The aerospace manufacturing sector in India faces several challenges that hinder its growth and competitiveness. Infrastructure limitations, including inadequate airports, testing facilities, and supply chain infrastructure, pose obstacles to industry expansion and efficiency. Technological dependencies on foreign suppliers for critical components and systems limit self-reliance and increase vulnerability to supply chain disruptions. Skilled labor shortages, particularly in specialized areas such as avionics, propulsion systems, and composites manufacturing, hinder industry development and innovation.
Regulatory complexities, including complex approval processes, export controls, and compliance requirements, add administrative burdens and increase costs for aerospace manufacturers. Additionally, funding constraints, both from the public and private sectors, limit investment in research, development, and infrastructure. Addressing these challenges requires collaborative efforts between government, industry stakeholders, educational institutions, and research organizations to foster innovation, build domestic capabilities, and create a conducive environment for the aerospace manufacturing sector to thrive.