Mainboard-listed SIA Engineering Company Limited (SIAEC) has been appointed by Air India as its base maintenance strategic partner for the development, of Air India’s BM facilities located in Bangalore, India.
As part of the partnership, SIAEC will work closely with Air India on the planning, construction, development and operationalization of Air India’s BM facilities in Bangalore. Projected to be ready in 2026, the base maintenance facilities will comprise both widebody and narrowbody hangars, including associated repair shops, to support the growing MRO needs of Air India Group’s aircraft fleet.
“We are delighted to be able to play a small part in Air India’s amazing transformation journey and look forward to working closely with the Air India team to ensure the success of this project,” said Chin Yau Seng, chief executive officer, SIAEC. “This appointment marks another significant milestone in the development of the partnership between Air India and SIAEC. Going forward, we hope to have even more opportunities to collaborate with Air India in the MRO space in India.”
Campbell Wilson, CEO and managing director, Air India, added: “The collaboration with SIA Engineering Company will not only help Air India become more self-reliant for the maintenance of its own fleet but it also reiterates our commitment to strengthen India’s aviation infrastructure by boosting the growth of the country’s MRO industry.”