GMR Aero Technic signs deal with Boeing Defence India for P-8I aircraft maintenance

GMR Aero Technic has signed an agreement with Boeing Defence India to undertake Phase 56 heavy maintenance checks for the Indian Navy’s Boeing P-8I aircraft fleet at its Hyderabad MRO facility, including structural upgrades, inspections, painting and system enhancements.

Hyderabad: GMR Aero Technic (GAT), one of India’s leading aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) providers, has signed an agreement with Boeing Defence India Private Limited (BDIPL) to undertake Phase 56 Heavy Maintenance Checks for the P 8I maritime patrol aircraft fleet.

Under the agreement, GMR Aero Technic will perform Phase 56 heavy maintenance checks on Boeing P 8I aircraft at its state-of-the-art MRO facility within the GMR Aerospace Park SEZ in Hyderabad.

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The maintenance will include structural upgrades, comprehensive inspections, painting, and system upgrades, fully aligned with Boeing and defence aviation maintenance standards.

The Boeing P 8I is a long-range maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft, designed for anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions.

It is a key asset for the Indian Navy, providing advanced capabilities to secure India’s maritime domain and ensure mission readiness. The Indian Navy currently operates a fleet of 12 P 8I aircraft, deployed across squadrons at INS Rajali in Tamil Nadu and INS Hansa in Goa.