Hyd: GMR Aero Technic, Canada’s Logic Air Join Hands for Aircraft Modification Services
Hyderabad, Oct. 16 (TNT) : GMR Aero Technic, a leading aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) Company, and Canada-based Corporation Logic Air Inc. have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on aircraft modification, engineering, certification and obsolescence management, targeting aviation customers in India and international markets.
The partnership will focus on turnkey aircraft modification solutions that can be integrated with scheduled maintenance, aircraft redelivery programmes and transition checks, the Hyderabad-based GMR Aero Technic Company said in a release on Friday.
The companies will also explore opportunities to implement eligible Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) and modification data for aircraft operators, with a focus on the Middle East and Asia-Pacific regions.
The collaboration will combine Logic Air’s aircraft modification, engineering and certification expertise with GMR Aero Technic’s maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) infrastructure and installation capabilities.
Ashok Gopinath, President and Accountable Manager of GMR Aero Technic, said the partnership would enable the company to offer integrated modification and engineering solutions alongside maintenance and aircraft transition programmes, while strengthening its reach in domestic and international markets.
Prashanth Rajanna, Executive Director of Strategy and Global Business Development at Logic Air Inc., said the agreement would support the company’s international expansion and create opportunities to bring Canadian aerospace engineering capabilities to growing aviation markets.
The initial areas of collaboration include navigation and operational upgrades for Boeing 737NG aircraft, engine indication modernisation for ATR and Dash 8 aircraft, cabin electrical and structural modifications, Dash 8 Q400 upgrades, freighter conversions, aircraft transition support and component obsolescence solutions.
The companies will also explore on-wing support, training, installation, sustainment and international market development.
Commercial arrangements will be finalised separately for individual projects.
The partnership is expected to expand GMR Aero Technic’s aircraft modification and engineering service offerings and provide both companies with opportunities to grow their presence in the global aviation aftermarket.
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