Faury emphasised that India should leverage its strengths rather than replicate existing aerospace models. He highlighted that a key challenge for Airbus is to align with the rapid expansion of India's aviation sector. Airbus' order backlog and presence in India makes for a study in contrasts. The company has a backlog of over 1,300 aircraft destined for Indian airlines, with IndiGo alone accounting for more than 900 of these orders, including the wide-body A350s. Additionally, Air India has placed firm orders for 50 A350s, while IndiGo has secured 30 of the same model. Currently, approximately 700 Airbus aircraft are operational within India. India's integration into the global aerospace sector is evident as Airbus continues to expand its sourcing across various categories, including parts, sub-system manufacturing, airframes, and highly-loaded components.