Pune, 22nd June 2026:
Jamco Interiors, the global aircraft cabin interiors company has inaugurated its brand-new Center of Excellence (COE) in Pune, India. The engineering facility marks a significant milestone in Jamco Interiors’ global expansion strategy and positions India as a key pillar of its worldwide engineering network. Located in one of the country’s most established manufacturing and engineering corridors, the facility will contribute to the continued growth of Maharashtra’s aerospace and advanced engineering ecosystem.
The Center of Excellence (COE) will undertake end-to-end aircraft cabin product engineering, spanning concept development, system architecture, detailed design, certification support, drawing release, and configuration control. This is not a support or outsourcing function; it represents full product ownership, seamlessly integrated into Jamco Interior’s global engineering organisation. The facility will also provide opportunities for highly skilled engineering talent from Maharashtra to contribute directly to globally certified aerospace programs and advanced product development initiatives.
Jamco Interiors is the world’s foremost supplier of high complexity widebody aircraft cabin systems, holding dominant global positions in lavatories and galleys. The company supplies approximately 50% of the world’s widebody lavatories, including 100% on the Boeing 787 and 777, and approximately 40% of the world’s widebody galleys, including 100% on the Boeing 787, along with 100% ICE Galleys on the Airbus A350. Jamco Interiors also has galleys, lavatories & business class seating products on all Airbus widebody platforms. It’s product portfolio spans lavatories, galleys, business class seating, branding panels, window shades, and galley inserts, serving virtually every major airline and OEMs such as Airbus and Boeing globally.
Backed by Bain Capital, one of the world’s leading institutional investment firms with $225 billion assets under management. The scope of work for the engineering team at Pune covers the complete product engineering lifecycle for complex cabin systems, from preliminary design and architecture through detailed engineering, certification documentation, and in-service support.
Kate Schaefer, Executive Chair & CEO, Jamco Interiors, said, “Aircraft interiors have become a critical part of how airlines differentiate their brands, improve operational performance, and enhance the passenger experience. As demand for increasingly sophisticated cabin solutions continues to grow, engineering excellence is becoming a decisive competitive advantage. Our investment in Pune reflects a long-term belief in India’s ability to contribute at the highest levels of aerospace engineering. This Center of Excellence will play an important role in how Jamco Interiors develops products, supports global programs, and delivers innovation for airlines and aircraft manufacturers worldwide.”
Sanjeev Sen, Chief Operating Officer, Jamco Interiors, said, “India’s aviation story is entering a more important chapter. The next stage will not be defined only by aircraft orders or passenger growth but by the depth of capability India builds to support aviation at global standards. That means full engineering ownership, certification discipline, manufacturing readiness, supply chain maturity, and lifecycle support.”
