Magellan Aerospace Corporation (Magellan) has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the Farnborough Airshow with the Indian firm, 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.
Commenting on this newly agreed-to MOU Aravind Melligeri, Chairman and CEO, Aequs 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.”
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 our existing partnership into the MRO sector through this exciting new project.
Phillip Underwood, President and CEO, Magellan Aerospace said, “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.”
Aequs and Magellan had established Aerospace Processing India (API), a joint venture (JV) in 2008, 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 grown over the past 15+ years to be the largest in India processing more than 1.5 million parts per year.
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