StandardAero teams with GMR Aero Technic to support operators in India

StandardAero has signed a Supplier Service Agreement with GMR Aero Technic, India’s largest third-party MRO service provider. The agreement is initially focused on leveraging the capabilities of both companies to provide enhanced on-wing support services to operators in India for narrowbody engine platforms including the CFM International CFM56-7B and LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B. India is a major market for the new generation LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engines, which power the Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 MAX families, respectively. Operators in country have approximately 1,000 powerplants in service and a further 3,200 on order. The CFM56-7B, which powers the Boeing 737NG family, also remains in widespread use in the country, with more than 100 engines still in service. StandardAero has a long history of supporting Indian operators, providing customers across the nation with reliable engine MRO services for the LEAP-1B narrowbody turbofan, AE 3007A regional turbofan and the PW127 regional turboprop, among others. Commenting on the announcement for StandardAero, Rebecca Lane, Senior Vice President of Global Sales, said: “StandardAero is pleased to build on our existing MRO capabilities for operators across India through this new agreement 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 agreement 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.” Commenting on the announcement for GMR Aero Technic, Ashok Gopinath, President & Accountable Manager 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 specialized aviation services.” GMR Aero Technic, a division of GMR Air Cargo and Aerospace Engineering Ltd, is India’s largest third-party MRO service provider. The company offers base maintenance for narrow body aircraft, specialized services such as structural repairs, avionics upgrades, component repairs and aircraft painting. It also provides line maintenance services in 12 airports in India and one in Nepal, serving a total of 60+ customers/airlines. This is approved by more than 30 global regulators, including EASA, FAA, DGCA, and DGAQA. The GMR School of Aviation, approved by both DGCA and EASA, offers Aircraft Maintenance Engineering licenses and corporate training programs. It is set to serve as a Centre of Excellence for the aerospace industry, producing industry-ready engineers and technicians. For Editorial Inquiries Contact: Editor Matt Driskill at [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries Contact: Head of Sales Sally Passey at [email protected]