Case Study: Indra boosts developer productivity and code quality with GitHub Copilot from GitHub

GitHub Copilot helps Indra focus on making the world safer

Indra, a leading provider of air traffic control, aerospace, mobility, and defense technologies, needed to boost developer productivity and attract talent while maintaining strict privacy and security standards. The company evaluated several AI coding tools, including GitHub Copilot, to reduce repetitive work and improve code quality across non-confidential projects.

GitHub implemented GitHub Copilot for Indra’s software teams, starting with a pilot on a Java codebase and then expanding it with training and pair-programming support. The results were strong: Indra reported a 20% productivity boost for new feature development, a 15% increase in tasks completed per three-week sprint, and about 20% of developers’ time freed up for higher-value work, while also seeing fewer errors and faster delivery.

Indra

Joaquín Anaya

Senior Manager of the Aerospace and Defense Software Development Center Unit