Bengaluru: Jamco Interiors, a global leader in aircraft interior products, has inaugurated its state-of-the-art Engineering Center of Excellence in Bengaluru, marking a significant expansion of its India operations and reinforcing its commitment to next-generation aircraft cabin innovation.
The new facility will serve as an important product engineering node within Jamco Interiors’ global network, enabling the company to develop advanced aircraft cabin solutions for leading aircraft manufacturers and airlines worldwide.
By establishing high-value engineering capabilities in Bengaluru, the company aims to contribute to Karnataka’s growing leadership in aerospace innovation, design excellence and global engineering services.
The inauguration was attended by Hiroshi Nawata, Consul-General of Japan in Bengaluru, along with senior industry leaders and stakeholders. The event reflected the growing strength of India-Japan industrial collaboration and Bengaluru’s emergence as a preferred destination for advanced engineering, aerospace innovation and global technology investments.
The Bengaluru Engineering Center of Excellence will undertake complete product ownership across the aircraft interior development lifecycle — from concept design and systems architecture to detailed engineering, certification support, validation and manufacturing collaboration. The facility will also house integrated product teams to support the sourcing of aircraft interior components from India.
A dedicated product showcase at the centre features Jamco Interiors’ portfolio of aircraft cabin solutions, including lavatories, galleys, seating systems, window shades and flight deck interior components. The centre is expected to create opportunities for Karnataka’s engineering talent to contribute directly to globally certified aerospace programmes and gain expertise across design, certification, validation and product ownership.
The Bengaluru facility forms part of Jamco Interiors’ broader long-term commitment to India. The company recently announced plans to invest more than US$150 million in the country over the coming years to strengthen its aerospace engineering capabilities.
In addition to this investment, Jamco Interiors intends to source a significant volume of piece parts from India, with the Bengaluru centre playing a key role in enabling this sourcing ecosystem.
The investment highlights the company’s confidence in India’s engineering talent, expanding aviation market and growing role as a strategic hub within global aerospace supply chains.
Jamco Interiors holds leading positions in the global widebody aircraft cabin interiors market. The company supplies approximately 50 per cent of the world’s widebody aircraft lavatories, including 100 per cent of lavatories installed on the Boeing 787 and Boeing 777 aircraft. It also supplies approximately 40 per cent of the world’s widebody galleys, including 100 per cent of galleys on the Boeing 787, as well as ICE Galleys on the Airbus A350.
The announcement comes at a time when global aviation is witnessing strong growth and airlines are increasingly investing in smarter, lighter, safer and more passenger-centric cabin experiences. Aircraft interiors have become a key area of innovation, influencing passenger comfort, sustainability, safety, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency and airline brand differentiation.
Kate Schaefer, Executive Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Jamco Interiors, said the Bengaluru centre would strengthen the company’s ability to develop innovative cabin solutions for a rapidly changing aviation industry.
“The future of aviation will be shaped not only by advances in aircraft technology but also by how passengers experience the journey. Airlines today recognise that cabin design plays a defining role in comfort, convenience, functionality and brand differentiation,” Schaefer said.
“Establishing our Engineering Center of Excellence in Bengaluru strengthens our ability to innovate faster, collaborate more effectively with global customers, and develop next-generation cabin solutions that meet the evolving expectations of airlines and passengers worldwide. Bengaluru offers one of the most sophisticated aerospace engineering ecosystems anywhere in the world, making it a natural choice for Jamco Interiors’ next phase of global growth,” he added.
Sanjeev Sen, Chief Operating Officer of Jamco Interiors, said: “Bengaluru’s combination of skilled talent, research institutions and industry expertise made it an ideal location for the company’s expanding global engineering operations.
“By establishing our Engineering Center of Excellence here, we are creating a foundation for long-term innovation, deeper product ownership and enhanced engineering capabilities that meet the highest global standards of quality, certification and operational excellence. This investment reflects our long-term commitment to India as a strategic engineering destination within Jamco Interiors’ global network.”
Jamco Interiors has a global footprint across Japan, the United States, France, Italy, Germany, the UAE, the Philippines and Singapore. As part of this international network, the Bengaluru centre will connect Karnataka’s aerospace talent ecosystem with some of the world’s most advanced aircraft interior programmes.
