Southwest Airlines launches first-ever Global Innovation Centre outside the U.S. in Hyderabad

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Southwest Airlines, one of the largest airlines in the United States, has launched its first India Global Innovation Centre in Hyderabad through its wholly owned subsidiary, Southwest Airlines India Private Limited. Duddilla Sridhar Babu, Hon’ble Minister for Information Technology, Electronics, Communications, Industries & Commerce, and Legislative Affairs, Government of Telangana, inaugurated the new office today.

Notably, the Hyderabad facility marks Southwest Airlines’ first-ever Global Innovation Centre outside the United States, highlighting the company’s long-term commitment to Hyderabad and Telangana’s growing prominence as a global innovation destination.

The Southwest Airlines Global Innovation Centre in Hyderabad will serve as a strategic hub within the company’s global network, supporting technology, engineering, and enterprise capabilities that enable secure, scalable, and future-ready aviation operations. The Hyderabad Global Innovation Centre will scale to a headcount of over 1,000 high-skilled engineers and technology professionals, driving capabilities across deeptech, AI/ML, data science, data analytics, digital engineering, cybersecurity, enterprise...

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