The GE Aviation MRO services facility is strategically positioned to support a higher number of customers with an aim to expand the company’s presence across the Asia-Pacific region.
GE Aviation, an aircraft engine supplier that offers engine services for the majority of commercial aircraft, announced the opening of a new state-of-the-art facility in Australia. The new facility will provide maintenance, repair and overhaul services for customers and aircraft operators across the Asia-Pacific region. The new Asia-Pacific Service Centre was built at a budget of $8 million at the Brisbane Airport.
Sam Maresh, Australia Country Leader, GE Aviation said, “A key part of GE Aviation’s global customer services network, this truly world-class facility offers cutting-edge technology and highly skilled technicians at a one-stop shop for aviation customers from across the Asia-Pacific region. We are delighted to mark a new chapter in our Australian operations and our near two-decade relationship with Brisbane Airport with the opening of a leading aviation servicing facility that creates fresh opportunities for GE Aviation.”
The Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) services facility is strategically positioned by GE Aviation to support a higher number of customers with an aim to expand the company’s presence across the Asia-Pacific region. The new facility was officially inaugurated by Queensland Assistant Minister to the Premier Bart Mellish MP in a ceremony held at Brisbane Airport.
Annastacia Palaszczuk, Queensland Premier said “I welcome the expansion of GE Aviation’s new facility in Brisbane, building on aviation services based at Brisbane Airport servicing the Asia-Pacific region. GE Aviation’s increased investment is an investment in Queensland’s future and is a signal to young people in particular that good jobs are available in a range of industries.”
The new modern facility will be the largest GE Aviation Systems service centre in the Asia-Pacific region. The facility supports avionics, flight management, electrical power and DOWTY propeller systems on various aircraft including the Boeing 737 and 787, Q400 and F-50 regional aircraft, and the Royal Australian Air Force’s fleet of C-130J Super Hercules and C-27J Spartan Military Transport Aircraft.
Gert-Jan de Graaff, CEO, Brisbane Airport said “GE Aviation’s partnership with Brisbane Airport continues to go from strength to strength, and we really look forward to building our relationship. This hi-tech workshop is important for the future of the airport, and we welcome the commitment from GE Aviation as a sign of confidence in the growth outlook.”
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The new technologically advanced Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility will provide employment to more than 80 people. According to GE Aviation, The facility is set to boost the local economy, while also contributing to the growth of Brisbane Airport.
