Under the terms of the collaboration, Air Works will depute certifying staff or Maintenance Engineers, to clear the aircraft, besides undertaking business development.
Air Works, India’s largest independent aviation services and MRO major, has announced that it is now offering Line Maintenance services to international carriers from Kathmandu in Nepal. The company has partnered with Siris Aircraft Maintenance Repair and Overhaul Pvt. Ltd. (SAMRO), Nepal’s first private and independent Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO), to offer its acclaimed Line maintenance services from Nepal’s biggest international airport, Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu.
Under the terms of the collaboration, while SAMRO will liaise with local regulatory authorities and provide technical manpower and infrastructure including equipment and tooling, Air Works will depute certifying staff or Maintenance Engineers, to clear the aircraft, besides undertaking business development. The services will be executed under the Air Works’ Quality system which has been extended to cover the new station.
Air Works has been expanding its footprint in the SAARC region, and this collaboration with SAMRO is its latest move. International passenger traffic in Nepal has rebounded to near pre-Covid levels, registering an increase of 141 percent from 2021, primarily driven by gains in tourism. This also corresponds with higher international flight movements now that pandemic curbs have been completely eased.
D Anand Bhaskar, Managing Director & CEO, Air Works Group said, “Since long, our key international customers had been requesting us to expand our services footprint in the region and today, we are extremely happy to have been able to take this first step in association with Siris Aircraft MRO. The development is also well-timed from a market perspective, given the strong revival in air traffic and the enhancement of aviation infrastructure in Nepal. We believe that this launch could lay the foundation for expanding the scope of our current collaboration with Siris to other airports and other operators in Nepal, that could eventually lead to an enhancement in the scope of services beyond the current transit/ daily/ weekly checks.” He also remarked that “The extension of our operational footprint into Nepal reflects Air Works’ strong and positive customer relationships that have been built over a decade and are underscored by a philosophy of trust, reliability, mutual understanding and cooperation.”
Air Works has a pan-India presence across 19 international airports and is already the biggest provider of Transit or Line Maintenance services to foreign carriers (airlines and cargo) operating into the country. The company holds approvals from Civil Aviation Authorities of over 20+ countries that certify it to maintain both narrow-body and wide-body aircraft at leading airports in the country and now, at Kathmandu.
Air Works’ relationship with Nepal goes back almost sixty years when it used to maintain and undertake 12/24 monthly checks on the Dakotas operated by Nepal Airlines (formerly Royal Nepal Airlines Corporation). This latest expansion in Nepal underscores the company’s capabilities on par with international standards.
Arun Malla, Executive Chairman, Siris Aircraft MRO said, “We are delighted to collaborate with Air Works – India’s numero uno aviation engineering & maintenance company and MRO brand, acclaimed for its domain expertise, workmanship, and professionalism to offer Line maintenance services from the Tribhuvan international airport. The association will not only expand our market proposition but will also enrich our culture and strengthen our work practices, that will help us to be in sync with global service delivery benchmarks. With Air Works now at Kathmandu, incoming international carriers to the airport can be sure of “flying assured”, underlining the country’s commitment to safety. With burgeoning air traffic, Kathmandu and other emerging airports in Nepal represent a cradle of opportunities and beginning with Line services, we intend to leverage and enlarge our relationship gradually and cover entire country.”
The collaboration with SAMRO will enable Air Works to offer its Line maintenance services to international airlines flying in and out of Tribhuvan International Airport. SAMRO will provide the technical manpower and infrastructure, including equipment and tooling, while Air Works will provide its certifying staff or Maintenance Engineers to clear the aircraft and undertake business development.
Air Works’ Quality system will be extended to cover the new station, ensuring that the services are executed with the same high standards as those provided at other airports in India. This will help to ensure that the aircraft are maintained to the same high standards as those in other countries, making it easier for international airlines to operate in Nepal.
Air Works is committed to providing exceptional MRO and aviation services, and this latest expansion underscores the company’s commitment to providing high-quality services to its clients. The company’s formidable client base is likely to benefit from the expansion, and Air Works will be well-positioned to serve the needs of airlines operating in the SAARC region.
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In conclusion, Air Works has expanded its footprint in the SAARC region with its latest collaboration with SAMRO. The partnership will enable Air Works to offer its Line maintenance services to international airlines flying in and out of Tribhuvan International Airport. SAMRO will provide the technical manpower and infrastructure, while Air Works will provide its certifying staff or Maintenance Engineers to clear the aircraft and undertake business development. The services will be executed under Air Works’ Quality system, ensuring that they are executed to the same high standards as those provided at other airports in India. With this expansion, Air Works is well-positioned to serve the needs of airlines operating in the SAARC region.
