AIESL Expands International Reach and Capabilities at Nagpur MRO Facility
State-owned AIESL eyes more international biz, enhanced servicing capabilities at its Nagpur MRO facility
The Economic Times
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AIESL, a state-owned maintenance, repair, and overhaul service provider in India, is focusing on increasing its international clientele and enhancing its Nagpur facility's capabilities. The facility is seeking approval from the European Aviation Safety Agency to perform base maintenance on Airbus aircraft and has successfully revived a Boeing 777-300ER after six years of inactivity.
- 01AIESL aims to enhance its international business from its Nagpur facility.
- 02The facility is seeking European Aviation Safety Agency approval for Airbus aircraft maintenance.
- 03AIESL has revived a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft after over six years.
- 04The Nagpur facility has completed over 240 checks on various aircraft types.
- 05Plans are underway for passenger-to-freighter conversion capabilities for Boeing 777 planes.
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AIESL (Air India Engineering Services Limited), a state-owned maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) provider in India, is targeting increased international business and expanding its capabilities at its Nagpur facility. The company is pursuing approval from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to provide base maintenance for Airbus aircraft. Recently, AIESL successfully revived a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft that had been grounded for over six years, showcasing the facility's engineering expertise. The Nagpur facility has conducted more than 240 checks on various aircraft, including Boeing 777 and Airbus A320 models. Additionally, AIESL is exploring the potential for passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion for Boeing 777 planes. The facility is equipped with two wide-body hangars, an engine run-up bay, and a large engine test cell, although the construction of a jet engine shop is currently delayed.
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The expansion of AIESL's capabilities could lead to increased job opportunities and economic growth in the Nagpur region as the facility attracts more international clients.
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