Air Works, the largest independent MRO and provider of aviation services and solutions in the country, said today that it has been granted Part 145 Approval by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for the Cochin International Airport’s cutting-edge twin-hangar MRO facility.
POST EASA CLEARANCE
After receiving EASA clearance, Air Works will be able to provide complete MPD support for the Airbus 320 series (containing the A318/ A319/ A320/ A321) for Base maintenance [up to and including 120-month inspection for all 4 engine options viz. PW1100G, CFM 56, Leap-1A, and IAE V2500], C-Checks, structural and corrosion inspections, significant repair and modification work for the Airbus 320 aircraft series, as well as end-of-lease transitions, bridging checks, and engine replacements.
Mr. D Anand Bhaskar, Managing Director & CEO of Air Works Group, expressed his excitement at the approval, saying,
“We are excited to extend our EASA-certified capacity and capabilities which will broaden the scale of our operations and support to regional aircraft operators and worldwide lessors.
Our Kochi facility’s EASAs 145 clearance was a long-awaited and overdue milestone that would help accelerate domestic maintenance and support the nation’s goal of becoming an MRO hub.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank our Quality team for their unwavering dedication to getting this approval.
Given that Kochi has served as a hub for prestigious carriers from the Middle East, the location of the Kochi MRO facility [at the Cochin International Airport] is significant. “
About Air Works
The twin-hangar MRO facility in Kochi, with a floor area of 50,000 square metres, has been carefully planned and is a fully integrated, independent setup.
It houses important workshops outfitted to handle structures, interiors, and composites repairs to support prompt aircraft maintenance & turnaround.
The primary facility of Air Works at Hosur, Tamil Nadu, which also happens to be the country’s first Commercial MRO facility to receive EASA certification, is complemented by Kochi (2009).
Hosur provides full MPD support for the ATR 42-400/500/72-212A and Boeing 737-600/700/800 and 900 in addition to the Airbus320 series.
The Fact
The fact that Air Works has successfully and consistently renewed its EASA certification for more than 10 years shows Air Works’ steadfast dedication to upholding the highest standards of quality in aviation for its clients.
Additionally, the Group performs MRO services for the Indian Defense Forces.
It will be able to create Centers of Excellence by splitting the two separate facilities into specialised bases that each offer a wide range of services while remaining independent.
By gaining Type Approvals for repair of the B737NG family, Air Works hopes to expand its capabilities at Kochi.
It will be able to create Centers of Excellence by splitting the two separate facilities into specialised bases that each offer a wide range of services while remaining independent.
By gaining Type Approvals for repair of the B737NG family, Air Works hopes to expand its capabilities at Kochi.
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