Magellan Aerospace Corporation (“Magellan”) recently announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Aequs Private Limited (“Aequs”) 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.
According to Industry sources, the Indian Aerospace Industry 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. Air travel demand in India has surged, making it one of the fastest-growing aviation markets in the world.
Industry sources further added that in 2008, Aequs and Magellan established Aerospace Processing India (API), a joint venture (JV) that was the first Airbus and Boeing-approved plant in India, offering OEMs aerospace surface treatments not readily available in the country at the time. This successful venture has then flourished and grown over the past 15+ years to be the largest in India processing more than 1.5 million parts per year. This displays the robust foundation of the Aequs/Magellan relationship that delivers unique, cost-effective solutions to support a global customer base.
Commenting on this newly agreed-to MOU Aravind Melligeri, Chairman and CEO, Aequs stated, “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.”
Phillip Underwood, President and CEO, of Magellan Aerospace stated, “With soaring aerospace and aviation growth, this potential engine MRO venture for the Indian market will focus on infrastructure development, cost advantages, and strategic initiatives that are essential to realizing the sector’s potential. 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.”
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