HAL and Airbus Sign Contract for Establishing Civil MRO Facility for A-320 Family at Nashik

New Delhi: HAL and Airbus have signed a contract for establishing MRO facilities for A-320 family of aircraft during a function in New Delhi today. This collaboration with the largest European aircraft manufacturing company will strengthen Make-in-India mission by achieving self-reliance in the aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) industry in India. HAL intends to establish an integrated MRO services in India and seeks to provide the commercial airlines a one stop MRO solution.

Under the collaboration, Airbus will supply the A320 family tool package and offer specialised consulting services to HAL to establish MRO facility for A-320 family of aircraft. The partnership between HAL and Airbus will support the growing demand for MRO services in the country and expand the commercial fleet, especially the A320 family of aircraft.

"HAL wants to establish an integrated MRO hub in the country and provide Airlines with an effective MRO solution. This step by HAL is also aligned to civil-military convergence and Make-in-India mission of Govt. of India,” said Saket Chaturvedi, CEO (MiG Complex), HAL.

Rémi Maillard, President & Managing Director, Airbus India and South Asia emphasized that Airbus is committed to grow the aviation ecosystem in India and development of a strong MRO infrastructure is a key element of this ecosystem.

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