{"id":27158,"date":"2022-09-13T19:23:35","date_gmt":"2022-09-13T13:53:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=27158"},"modified":"2022-09-13T19:30:32","modified_gmt":"2022-09-13T14:00:32","slug":"air-works-receives-approval-under-easa-part-145-in-kochi-for-its-mro-facility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2022\/09\/13\/air-works-receives-approval-under-easa-part-145-in-kochi-for-its-mro-facility\/","title":{"rendered":"Air Works receives approval under EASA Part 145 in Kochi For Its MRO Facility"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Air Works<\/strong>, 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 (<strong>EASA) <\/strong>for the Cochin International Airport&#8217;s cutting-edge <strong>twin-hangar MRO facility. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/services-3-969x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Air Works, the largest independent MRO and provider of aviation services and solutions in the country. Know more below \" class=\"wp-image-27160\" width=\"316\" height=\"330\" \/><figcaption>Images credits to the owner<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-post-easa-clearance\">POST EASA CLEARANCE <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After receiving <strong>EASA clearance, Air Works <\/strong>will be able to provide complete MPD support for the Airbus 320 series (<em>containing the A318\/ A319\/ A320\/ A321)<\/em> for Base maintenance [up to and including 120-month inspection for all 4 engine options viz. <strong>PW1100G, CFM 56, Leap-1A, and IAE V2500]<\/strong>, C-Checks, structural and corrosion inspections, significant repair and modification work for the Airbus 320 aircraft series, as well as <em>end-of-lease transitions, bridging checks, and engine replacements. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mr. D Anand Bhaskar<\/strong>, Managing Director &amp; CEO of Air Works Group, expressed his excitement at the approval, saying, <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;We are excited to extend our <strong>EASA-certified capacity and capabilities <\/strong>which will broaden the scale of our operations and support to regional aircraft operators and worldwide lessors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Kochi facility&#8217;s EASAs 145 clearance was a long-awaited and overdue milestone that would help accelerate <strong>domestic maintenance and support the nation&#8217;s goal of becoming an MRO hub.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> I would like to take this opportunity to thank our <strong>Quality team<\/strong> for their unwavering dedication to getting this approval. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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. &#8220;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/aeroplane-bccl-1024x768.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27161\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/aeroplane-bccl-1024x768.gif 1024w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/aeroplane-bccl-600x450.gif 600w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/aeroplane-bccl-300x225.gif 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/aeroplane-bccl-768x576.gif 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/aeroplane-bccl-750x563.gif 750w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/aeroplane-bccl-1140x855.gif 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Image credits to the owner<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-about-air-works\">About Air Works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>The twin-hangar MRO facility in Kochi, with a <strong>floor area of 50,000 square metres<\/strong>, has been carefully planned and is a fully integrated, independent setup. <\/p><p>It houses important workshops outfitted to handle structures, interiors, and composites repairs to support prompt aircraft maintenance &amp; turnaround. <\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The primary facility of Air Works at Hosur, Tamil Nadu, which also happens to be the country&#8217;s first Commercial MRO facility to receive EASA certification, is complemented by Kochi (2009).  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hosur provides full MPD support for the <em><strong>ATR 42-400\/500\/72-212A and Boeing 737-600\/700\/800 and 900<\/strong><\/em> in addition to the Airbus320 series.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Fact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The fact that Air Works has successfully and consistently renewed its EASA certification for more than 10 years shows <em>Air Works&#8217; steadfast dedication to upholding the highest standards of quality in aviation for its clients.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Additionally, the Group performs MRO services for the Indian Defense Forces. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-verse\">It will be able to create Centers of<strong> Excellence <\/strong>by splitting the two separate facilities into specialised bases that each offer a wide range of services while remaining independent. <\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>By gaining <strong>Type Approvals for repair of the B737NG family<\/strong>, Air Works hopes to expand its capabilities at Kochi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/kochi_easa_air_works.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27162\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>It will be able to create <em>Centers of Excellence by splitting the two separate facilities<\/em> into specialised bases that each offer a wide range of services while remaining independent. <\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p> By gaining Type Approvals for repair of the <strong>B737NG family, Air Works <\/strong>hopes to expand its capabilities at Kochi. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay updated with us! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow us on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.google.com\/s\/CBIw-KPiuYoB?sceid=IN:en&amp;sceid=IN:en&amp;r=7&amp;oc=1\">Google News <\/a><\/strong>for latest Aviation Updates<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2b50 Join Our Telegram group <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/aviationa2z\">https:\/\/t.me\/aviationa2z<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Air Works, the largest independent MRO and provider of aviation services and solutions in the country. 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