BANGALORE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to inaguratethe biggest Boeing facility outside the United States in Bengaluru, Karnataka, on Friday, January 19. The brand-new Boeing India Engineering and Technology Centre (BIETC) campus, situated at the Aerospace Park in Devanahalli, near Bangalore Airport, will be inaugurated.
This state-of-the-art campus, constructed with an investment of Rs. 1,600 crore, spans 43 acres, marking Boeing's largest investment outside the US.
During the event, PM Modi will introduce the Boeing Sukanya program, aimed at encouraging the participation of more girls from across India in the expanding aviation sector. This initiative will provide girls and women with opportunities to acquire essential skills in science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM) fields, preparing them for careers in the aviation industry.
In the previous year, Boeing had committed a $100 million investment in infrastructure and training programs for pilots in India. This decision followed Air India's firm order for over 200 Boeing jets, including 20 787 Dreamliners, 10 777Xs, and 190 737 MAX narrowbody aircraft.
As Bangalore continues its northward expansion, Devanahalli is emerging as a key hub for the aerospace industry, primarily due to its proximity to Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) and the convenience of the upcoming Blue Metro line (KR Pura – Yelahanka – KIA), expected to be operational by 2026.
PM Modi is scheduled to arrive at KIA in Bangalore at 2:10 pm on January 19.
Traffic Advisory for Bengaluru In anticipation of VVIP movement, the Bangalore Traffic Police has issued a traffic advisory for January 19 (Friday) within the jurisdiction of Devanahalli Traffic Police Station. Traffic diversions will be in effect on Hennur - Bagalur Road (new airport road) and other routes leading to KIA from 8 am to 6 pm.
Alternative Routes for Bangalore Traffic:
Vehicles from Whitefield KRPuram heading to the Airport: Gollahalli Gate - right turn - Bettakote - Airlines Daba left turn - Devanahalli town - left turn - BB Road - Airport Toll - Airport entry - Airport.
Vehicles from Airlines Dhaba to Airport via KIADB Industrial Area: Airlines Daba - left turn - Devanahalli town - left turn - BB Road - Airport Toll - Airport entry - Airport.
Vehicles from Hennuru-Bagaluru Main Road to Kempegowda International Airport via Mylanahalli: Bagaluru Gundappa Circle - left turn - Reva college junction - Bagaluru cross - right turn - B B Road - Chikkajala - Sadahalli toll - Bangalore airport flyover entry - Airport.
Cars and bikes from Chikkajala kote main road to Kempegowda International Airport via Galamma circle: Chikkajala village - B B road - Sadahalli gate - Sadahalli toll - Airport flyover entry - Kempegowda International Airport.
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