Boeing [NYSE: BA] in collaboration with Jaivel Aerospace has announced the launch of a skill development program to train front-line workers in micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the aerospace industry.The agreement was signed at the Vibrant Gujarat Summit 2017.

In line with the national ‘Skill India' initiative, the program aims at accelerating the growth of India's aerospace industry by establishing a larger pipeline of skilled aerospace workers.

"This is Boeing's first skill development initiative for aerospace manufacturing in Gujarat to ensure that entrepreneurial Gujarat businesses are ready to compete at a global scale," said Pratyush Kumar, president, Boeing India.

"We welcome Jaivel Aerospace to our skills development program. The partnership represents the commencement of our effort to expand our skilling initiatives to catalyse the aerospace industry in the state and help realize the ‘Make in India' vision."

Jaivel, a micro, small and medium enterprise, has undertaken work packages as a sub-tier supplier for Boeing's advanced commercial airplanes such as the 787, 777 and 737 as well as defense platforms such as the AH-64 Apache attack helicopter.

Through the new partnership, Jaivel's role in the local and global aerospace sector will expand, as its helps to train future aerospace workers.

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