Critical engine components used on Airbus A320neo, Boeing 737 MAX aircraft to be repaired in Hyderabad

Critical engine components used on Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 MAX aircraft will now be repaired in Hyderabad after GMR Aero Technic signed a licence agreement with Honeywell Aerospace, strengthening the country’s aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities.

Under the agreement, GMR Aero Technic will undertake maintenance, repair and overhaul of seven Honeywell aerospace line replaceable units (LRUs) installed on LEAP engines that power the Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 MAX fleets. The work will include complete disassembly, inspection, repair, reassembly and functional testing of critical engine control systems.

The collaboration is expected to reduce the turnaround time for airlines by enabling repairs within the region instead of sending components overseas. The companies said the partnership would also improve service quality while providing more cost-effective repair solutions for airline operators in India and neighbouring markets.

“By leveraging Honeywell’s technology and our advanced repair infrastructure, we aim to deliver high-quality, efficient, and reliable repair solutions for LEAP Engine operators in India and across the region,” said Ashok Gopinath, president and accountable manager, GMR Aero Technic.

Cooper Cullen, president for Europe, Middle East, Africa and India-Honeywell Aerospace, said, “India is one of the fastest growing aviation markets in the world. It is a priority for us to deliver high-quality LEAP Engine Line Replaceable Unit support to our regional airline customers. Importantly, GMR Aero Technic will be a vital partner as we expand our operations and enhance our MRO capabilities in India.”