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Incora Expands India Operations with New Warehousing License to Cut Lead Times for Aerospace Customers

May 27, 2026 3 min read
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BANGALORE, India, May 26, 2026 — Incora, a leading global supply chain management provider serving the aerospace and defense sector, has announced a significant expansion of its India operations following the acquisition of a key customs and warehousing license. The Manufacture and Other Operations in a Warehouse (MOOWR) license grants Incora the ability to store and distribute aerospace components locally in India without incurring duties on products destined for re-export, a move that positions the company to serve its regional customers with greater speed and flexibility.

David Coleal, CEO of Incora, described the development as a defining moment for the company's presence in Asia. "This is a major strategic milestone for Incora and for our customers operating in India," he said. "India continues to emerge as one of the world's most important aerospace markets, and our investment in local infrastructure with licensing enables us to deliver unmatched responsiveness, proximity, and supply chain efficiency for customers operating there."

The MOOWR framework allows Incora to import aerospace inventory into India without requiring customers in export-driven manufacturing environments to absorb upfront tariff or duty costs. This structure creates a more cost-effective and agile supply chain model for manufacturers and MRO operators across the country.

Incora's new warehouse is strategically situated just ten minutes from Bangalore's largest aerospace manufacturing hub, placing the company in immediate proximity to many of India's most prominent aerospace and defense manufacturers.



The location was chosen deliberately to maximize responsiveness and minimize the friction that has historically come with international shipping timelines.

Mark Ness, Commercial Director at Incora, emphasized how transformative local inventory positioning can be for customers. "Instead of waiting for parts to be shipped internationally on a just-in-time basis, customers can now access inventory locally and far more rapidly," he said. "That creates greater resilience, flexibility, and operational efficiency across the supply chain."

India's role in global aerospace has grown considerably in recent years, with the country emerging as an important hub for manufacturing, maintenance, repair and overhaul operations, and defense production. That growth has driven demand for more sophisticated regional supply chain infrastructure and the kind of localized inventory support that Incora is now positioned to provide.

The latest expansion builds on nearly a decade of strategic investment and infrastructure development that Incora has undertaken in India, reinforcing its long-term commitment to the market and its standing as a trusted supply chain partner to aerospace and defense customers around the world.

Coleal underscored the broader strategic intent behind the investment. "Customers today need supply chain partners that can operate with speed, precision, and local expertise," he said. "This investment reflects Incora's continued commitment to delivering industry-leading supply chain solutions wherever our customers operate."

Headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, Incora operates 68 locations across 19 countries and employs more than 3,800 people globally. In addition to aerospace and defense, the company extends its supply chain expertise to industrial manufacturing, marine, pharmaceutical, and other sectors.


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