BENGALURU- Air India (AI) has selected SIA Engineering Company Limited (SIAEC) as its strategic partner to enhance Air India’s Base Maintenance facilities (MRO facility) in Bengaluru.
In this collaboration, Air India will closely collaborate with SIAEC on the planning, construction, development, and operationalization of Air India’s Base Maintenance facilities in Bengaluru, India.
Photo: SIA Engineering CompanyAir India Bengaluru MRO
Expected to be operational by 2026, these facilities will include wide and narrowbody hangars and associated repair shops to meet the expanding Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) requirements of the aircraft fleet in the Air India Group.
Campbell Wilson, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of Air India, expressed,
“The partnership with SIA Engineering Company will not only enhance Air India’s self-sufficiency in maintaining its fleet but also demonstrate our commitment to bolstering India’s aviation infrastructure by fostering the growth of the country’s MRO sector.”
Chin Yau Seng, Chief Executive Officer of SIAEC, commented,
“We are thrilled to contribute to Air India’s remarkable transformation journey and eagerly anticipate collaborating closely with the Air India team to ensure the success of this initiative. This appointment signifies a significant milestone in the Air India and SIAEC partnership. Looking ahead, we aspire to explore further opportunities for collaboration with Air India in the MRO domain in India.”
Previously, Air India had announced the establishment of state-of-the-art Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facilities at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (operated by Bangalore International Airport Ltd), commencing with Airframe Maintenance and subsequently expanding to include widebody and narrowbody aircraft hangars for all checks.
Photo: SIA EngineeringAbout SIA Engineering Company
SIA Engineering Company (SIAEC) is Asia’s leading Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) services provider.
With accreditations from over 20 airworthiness authorities, SIAEC’s expansive global MRO network, comprising six hangars in Singapore and three in the Philippines, offers comprehensive, integrated solutions to a diverse clientele consisting of international airlines and aerospace entities.
Originating from the Singapore Airlines (SIA) Engineering Division, SIAEC has evolved over time, leveraging heavy investments made by SIA’s Engineering Division in capabilities, infrastructure, and equipment to cater to the most modern aircraft operated by SIA. This strategic approach enabled the cultivation of MRO expertise and experience in the latest aircraft models ahead of other industry players.
In 1992, SIAEC emerged as a subsidiary of SIA, granting it increased independence to explore new global business prospects. This spurred a heightened emphasis on productivity, efficiency, quality, and providing value-added services for clients.
The year 2000 marked a significant milestone for SIAEC as it debuted on the Singapore Exchange.
Currently, SIAEC offers an extensive range of MRO services for current and next-generation wide and narrowbody aircraft. SIAEC maintenance facilities deliver comprehensive MRO support encompassing airframe, line, cabin, fleet management, components, and engines.
At Singapore Changi Airport, SIAEC administers line maintenance services for over 60 airlines transiting through Singapore, ensuring the punctuality of our customers’ flight departures at a high standard.
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