Air Works, one of India’s leading Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul company has expanded its footprint in Nepal. Air Works has inked a deal with Kathmandu-based Siris Aircraft Maintenance Repair and Overhaul Pvt. Ltd. (SAMRO) to offer line maintenance services to international carriers from Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport.
Thrilled at the expansion, D Anand Bhaskar, MD & CEO, Air Works said: “The development is also well-timed from a market perspective, given the strong revival in air traffic and the enhancement of aviation infrastructure in Nepal. We believe that this launch could lay the foundation for expanding the scope of our current collaboration with Siris to other airports and other operators in Nepal, that could eventually lead to an enhancement in the scope of services beyond the current transit/ daily/ weekly checks.”
SAMRO will liaise with local regulatory authorities and provide technical manpower and infrastructure including equipment & tooling, Air Works will depute certifying staff or Maintenance Engineers, to clear the aircraft, besides undertaking business development. The services will be executed under the Air Works’ Quality system which has been extended to cover the new station.
Commenting on the collaboration, Arun Malla, Executive Chairman, Siris Aircraft MRO said: “With Air Works now at Kathmandu, incoming international carriers to the airport can be sure of “flying assured”, underlining the country’s commitment to safety. With burgeoning air traffic, Kathmandu and other emerging airports in Nepal represent a cradle of opportunities and beginning with Line services, we intend to leverage and enlarge our relationship gradually and cover entire country.”
Interestingly, the new venture has already got a Kuwait Air as its first customer.