A Boeing subsidiary CDG operates from India as an engineering services company providing strategic solutions for development and maintenance of complex equipment. Does it play any role in adding to India's aerospace ecosystem in any way? "Absolutely, it does. It is a fairly unique company," Prat replies.

From creating and maintaining documentation on complex equipment, CDG has now evolved into providing very sophisticated engineering services for aviation and design of airplanes. "We certainly want to develop those capabilities for our own good but it is also part of our strategy for creating a bigger footprint in India in the engineering services. It is really core engineering that is helping us to harness the full potential of India. It is growing and currently employs 200+ engineers."

Considering the overall demographics and the overall macro-economic scenario in India, Prat believes Boeing is really positioned well and at the cusp of faster growth in India. "We want to be a reliable and long-term partner with India. We want to harness the significant manufacturing and engineering potential that exists here to become more competitive globally. And I really think this whole ‘Make in India' initiative implies productivity and growth for Boeing so it is a win-win situation," he signs off, continuing with his positivity.
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