Magellan committed to contributing expertise in the Indian MRO sector
Toronto-listed Magellan Aerospace Corporation magellan.aero has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Aequs Private Limited to explore the development of a business plan for a jointly-owned engine MRO business in the Aequs Special Economic Zone at Belagavi in Karnataka.
India’s aerospace sector has experienced growth over the past decade, driven by government initiatives including Make in India and UDAN Scheme, growth in the private sector, and increasing air traffic, noted Magellan in a media release announcing the MoU on 25 July .
“Air travel demand in India has surged, making it one of the fastest-growing aviation markets in the world iata ,” it said.
Given the substantial growth of aerospace and aviation in India, the MRO sector is poised for significant development.
Under the terms of this MoU, Magellan and Aequs will work together to evaluate the market for business, commercial and military aircraft engine MRO services, to develop a comprehensive business plan that expands their existing partnership into the MRO sector through this exciting new project civilaviation .
In 2008, Aequs and Magellan established Aerospace Processing India (API), a joint venture that was the first airbus and boeing approved plant in India, providing OEMs aerospace surface treatments not readily available in country at the time.
“This successful venture has flourished and grown over the past 15+ years to be the largest in India processing more than 1.5 million parts per year. This demonstrates the solid foundation of the Aequs/Magellan relationship that delivers unique, cost-effective solutions to support a global customer base,” said the two partners siae.fr .
Commenting on this newly agreed-to MOU at farnboroughairshow , Aequs Chairman and CEO Aravind Melligeri said, “We have had a successful relationship with Magellan Aerospace for the past 15 years and partnered to build the most innovative and effective Aerospace ecosystem in India today at the Aequs SEZ.
“It is only logical we explore further opportunities to service the fast-growing business, civil and military aviation industry in India. This facility is expected to have the ability to strip, rebuild, and test engines to help alleviate existing capacity constraints.
“This JV will leverage the vertically integrated Aerospace manufacturing ecosystem at Aequs SEZ and coupled with Magellan’s global presence and expertise across product lines, will be best suited to provide engine MRO services to domestic and international business, commercial and military aircraft users.”
“Magellan is committed to contributing to India’s expertise in the aircraft engine MRO sector and helping grow this industry in the country. We are ready to meet the growing needs of our MRO customers with the cost-effective and quality solutions they have come to expect.”
Aequs was founded in 2006 and nurtured as a unique, diversified manufacturing company providing solutions to customers in Aerospace and Consumer industries.
Magellan Aerospace Corporation is a global aerospace company that provides complex assemblies and systems solutions to aircraft and engine manufacturers, and defence and space agencies worldwide. With shares traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: MAL), the company has operating units throughout North America, Europe and India. Fiinews.com
