GMR Aero Technic (GAT) and StandardAero have signed an agreement to develop GMR Aero Technic as an authorised service centre for on-wing engine support in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.
The proposed service centre will provide aircraft engine maintenance and support services to airlines and operators, with the aim of reducing aircraft downtime and providing engine support closer to operating bases.
Ashok Gopinath, President and Accountable Manager, GMR Aero Technic, said, “Our partnership with StandardAero marks an important milestone in GMR Aero Technic’s journey towards developing advanced engine support capabilities for the APAC region. By combining StandardAero’s global expertise in engine aftermarket services with our infrastructure and regional presence, we aim to create a responsive on-wing support network that delivers greater value to airlines and operators. This collaboration further strengthens our vision of positioning India as a leading hub for aircraft MRO and specialised aviation services.”
The planned scope includes engine and module replacement, borescope inspections, fan blade and fuel nozzle replacement, gearbox changes, engine preservation and storage, Quick Engine Change (QEC) build-up, Electronic Control Unit (ECU) software upgrades, engine logistics and engine change services.
The agreement combines StandardAero’s engine aftermarket capabilities with GMR Aero Technic’s MRO infrastructure in Hyderabad. The companies said the planned capabilities will provide operators with access to on-wing engine support within the region.
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Rebecca Bach Lane, Senior Vice President – Global Sales at StandardAero, stated, “StandardAero is pleased to reinforce our existing support of operators across India through this new tie-up with GMR Aero Technic. India represents one of the fastest-growing commercial aviation markets, and StandardAero is committed to ensuring that operators across the country receive the support they need to meet the nation’s ambitious regional connectivity objectives. Coming less than a year after our previously announced tie-up with GMF AeroAsia in Indonesia, this new partnership with GMR Aero Technic highlights StandardAero’s commitment to providing operators with local support on a global scale.”
The partnership expands GMR Aero Technic’s MRO activities into engine and component support and adds to StandardAero’s regional aftermarket network in APAC.
