Dubai Air Show 2025: 'India is a strategic priority for us,' says US tech firm SAIC's top officer - The Economic Times
At the 2025 Dubai Air Show, Murtaza Ahmed, SAIC’s Chief Growth Officer for its Civilian Business Group, declared that India is a “strategic priority” as the company makes its first major international expansion beyond the U.S. He revealed that SAIC has held discussions with several Indian organisations, including HAL and civil aviation authorities, to explore how its advanced technology can support India’s aviation transformation. SAIC’s strengths in air traffic control, cloud services, and defence training could help India scale its airport infrastructure, boost operational safety, and streamline passenger travel. Ahmed highlighted that SAIC is the world’s largest provider of air traffic controller training and noted significant business opportunities in prime markets like India, the UAE, and the GCC.
The Key points
- SAIC has elevated India to a “strategic priority” in its global growth ambitions.
- This marks SAIC’s first major expansion outside the U.S. civilian market.
- SAIC met with Indian delegations, including HAL and civil aviation leadership, at the Dubai Air Show to explore collaboration.
- The firm proposed its technology and investments to support India’s rapid aviation infrastructure growth.
- SAIC showcased next-generation air traffic control (ATC) training, simulations, and modernisation solutions.
- Its tech aims to improve safety, capacity, and passenger experience across India’s airports.
- Ahmed expressed confidence that SAIC’s capabilities can drive faster development and better efficiency in India.
- SAIC is already a major U.S. government partner: one-third of its business supports U.S. civilian agencies.
- It is one of the top contractors for the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration and leads in ATC training globally.
- SAIC sees strong growth potential not only in India but also in the GCC and UAE markets.
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