GMR Aero Technic, StandardAero sign agreement for APAC engine support

GMR Aero Technic and StandardAero have signed an agreement to establish GAT as an authorised service centre for on-wing engine support in the Asia-Pacific region, offering airlines services including inspections, engine replacements, preservation, software upgrades and logistics support.

Hyderabad: GMR Aero Technic (GAT), a leading aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) service provider in India, and StandardAero, one of the world’s leading independent aerospace engine aftermarket and MRO providers, have signed an agreement to establish GMR Aero Technic as an authorised service centre for on-wing engine support in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.

The proposed service centre is intended to provide specialised aircraft engine maintenance and support services to airlines and aircraft operators across the APAC region, helping minimise aircraft downtime and enhance operational efficiency.

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The proposed scope will include a comprehensive range of services such as engine and module replacement activities, borescope inspections, fan blade and fuel nozzle replacements, gearbox changes, engine preservation and storage, Quick Engine Change (QEC) build-up, Electronic Control Unit (ECU) software upgrades, engine logistics support and engine change services.

Ashok Gopinath, President & Accountable Manager, GMR Aero Technic, said, “This collaboration further strengthens our vision of positioning India as a leading hub for aircraft MRO and specialised aviation services.”

For StandardAero, Rebecca Lane, Senior Vice President – Global Sales, said, “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.”