{"id":50728,"date":"2023-11-09T21:34:31","date_gmt":"2023-11-09T16:04:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=50728"},"modified":"2025-04-15T12:54:14","modified_gmt":"2025-04-15T07:24:14","slug":"airbus-and-hal-to-establish-new-mro-for-a320-aircraft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2023\/11\/09\/airbus-and-hal-to-establish-new-mro-for-a320-aircraft\/","title":{"rendered":"Airbus and HAL to Establish New MRO for A320 Aircraft"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

DELHI-<\/strong> To bolster the Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO)<\/a> sector in India, Airbus <\/a>is collaborating with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)<\/a> to facilitate their foray into servicing A320 family commercial aircraft<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This collaboration aligns with Airbus’ dedication to fostering the comprehensive advancement of India’s aviation ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Airbus HAL MRO for A320<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

By joining forces, Airbus aims to assist HAL in capitalizing on the increasing need for MRO services, particularly for the expanding commercial fleet in India, with a focus on the A320 family of aircraft that has played a pivotal role in making air travel more accessible in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saket Chaturvedi, CEO (MiG Compex) at HAL, expressed the vision of establishing an integrated MRO hub in the country to offer airlines an efficient MRO solution. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

He emphasized that this initiative by HAL Nashik aligns with civil-military convergence and the Make in India <\/a>mission of the Government of India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

R\u00e9mi Maillard, President and Managing Director of Airbus India and South Asia, reiterated Airbus’ commitment to fostering the aviation ecosystem in India. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

He highlighted that the development of a robust MRO infrastructure is a crucial component of this commitment. Maillard emphasized that an indigenous MRO infrastructure would streamline aircraft operations for airlines and contribute to the government’s goal of making India a global aviation hub. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recognizing HAL’s extensive experience in the aerospace industry, he expressed confidence in its ability to catalyze the growth of this sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Support from European Planemaker<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As part of the agreement, Airbus will supply HAL with the A320 family tool package and extend specialized consulting services to facilitate HAL’s establishment of an MRO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, Airbus will grant HAL access to AirbusWorld, a digital platform providing support, technical data, and training solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HAL’s Nashik division, equipped with DGCA<\/a>-approved three hangars and skilled manpower derived from their defense activities, possesses capabilities in civil MRO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Airbus A320 Getting Overhauled at HAL’s Nashik Facility<\/a><\/blockquote>