GMR Aero Technic and StandardAero Partner to Expand On-Wing Engine Support in APAC
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 marking a significant step towards establishing GMR Aero Technic as an authorised service centre for on-wing engine support in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.
The partnership will bring together StandardAero’s extensive expertise in engine aftermarket services with GMR Aero Technic’s growing MRO capabilities and strategic location in India. 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.
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. These capabilities will enable operators to access specialised engine support closer to their operating bases, supporting faster response and improved fleet availability.
Ashok Gopinath, President & Accountable Manager, GMR Aero Technic, said: “Our partnership with StandardAero marks an important milestone in GMR Aero Technic’s journey towards developing advanced engine support capabilities for the APAC region. By combining StandardAero’s global expertise in engine aftermarket services with our infrastructure and regional presence, we aim to create a responsive on-wing support network that delivers greater value to airlines and operators. This collaboration further strengthens our vision of positioning India as a leading hub for aircraft MRO and specialised aviation services.”
Commenting on the announcement for StandardAero, Rebecca Lane, Senior Vice President – Global Sales, said: “StandardAero is pleased to reinforce our existing support of operators across India through this new tie-up with GMR Aero Technic. 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. Coming less than a year after our previously announced tie-up with GMF AeroAsia in Indonesia, this new partnership with GMR Aero Technic highlights StandardAero’s commitment to providing operators with local support on a global scale.”
The partnership reinforces GMR Aero Technic’s strategy of expanding beyond traditional airframe MRO into high-value engine and component support capabilities and strengthening its footprint in the APAC aviation aftermarket. It also supports the broader development of India as a competitive global MRO hub, enabling specialised aviation services to be delivered closer to customers in India and the wider region.
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