GMR Aero Technic is the first Boeing supplier in India that will have the capability to support future conversions of both domestic and foreign aircraft.
Boeing has announced the signing of an agreement with GMR Aero Technic to establish a new Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) line in the aviation hub city of Hyderabad, India. GMR Aero Technic is the first Boeing supplier in India that will have the capability to support future conversions of both domestic and foreign aircraft.
The newly formed collaboration adds to Boeing’s continued investments to support the growth of cargo and help expand complex aircraft modification capabilities and Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) in India, supporting India’s aspiration to become an aviation and aerospace hub for the region.
“Our cooperation with GMR Aero Technic not only a testimony of the maturation of Indian MROs in the country to support the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat, but also supports the anticipated growth of the cargo sector in the region,” said Salil Gupte, president, Boeing India.
The demand for freighter conversions has been on the rise in recent years, driven by the growth of e-commerce and express cargo deliveries. Boeing has already established conversion lines in the United States, China and Singapore, and the new line in India will further expand the company’s global footprint.
The partnership with GMR Aero Technic will also help Boeing to tap into the growing Indian market for air cargo, which is expected to grow at a rate of 13.3% over the next five years. The conversion line will enable Indian airlines to convert their passenger aircraft into freighters, which will help to meet the growing demand for air cargo services in the region.
Ashok Gopinath, CEO, GMR Aero Technic said, “With the rise in the Indian aviation industry, MRO services in India has been one of the fastest- growing market globally. The collaboration with Boeing reaffirms our capability to provide world-class MRO services and further contribute to the “Make in India” initiative. We thank Boeing for the opportunity given and look forward to working together for future initiatives.”
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The partnership between Boeing and GMR Aero Technic to establish the first Boeing freighter conversion line in India is a significant development that will strengthen Hyderabad’s position as a hub for aerospace manufacturing and services in the Asia-Pacific region. The conversion line will create jobs, support the ‘Make in India’ initiative and help to meet the growing demand for air cargo services in the region.
