Air India has appointed SIA Engineering Company Limited as its strategic partner for the development of its base maintenance facilities. As part of the partnership, Air India will work closely with SIA Engineering Company Limited (SIAEC) on the planning, construction, development and operationalisation of its base maintenance facilities. Projected to be ready in 2026, the facilities will comprise both wide-body and narrow-body hangars, including associated repair shops, to support the growing Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) needs of the aircraft fleet in Air India Group. Campbell Wilson, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Air India, said that the collaboration with SIA Engineering Company will not only help Air India become more self-reliant for the maintenance of its fleet but also reiterate its commitment to strengthen India’s aviation infrastructure by boosting the growth of the country’s MRO industry, as per a report.
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