Chennai International Airport to Launch Advanced MRO Centre, Boosting Flight Efficiency and Operations
Posted on: 14/Jun/2023 9:19:06 AM
Chennai International Airport is set to welcome a state-of-the-art Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) centre by the end of this year. The establishment of the MRO is expected to significantly reduce downtime for flights experiencing technical issues, eliminating the need for extended delays.
Initially, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) faced challenges in finding suitable land for the MRO construction. However, with the assistance of the Chengalpattu Revenue Department, the government successfully acquired 32,300 square feet of land from Gaul Bazar, located on the East side of the runway, in 2022.
Despite delays caused by the priority given to the inauguration of the New Integrated Terminal, progress on establishing the MRO was eventually resumed. Shaurya Aeronautics has now entered into an agreement with the AAI to manage the MRO for the next 15 years, ensuring efficient operations.
The MRO centre`s presence will enable faster repairs for flights encountering technical snags, minimizing the probability of flight cancellations. Currently, international flights experiencing issues have to remain parked on the runway for one or two days due to unavailability of required parts in Chennai. However, with the MRO in operation, all flights can be swiftly repaired, enhancing operational efficiency and increasing airline confidence in operating at Chennai airport.
Airport officials anticipate that this development will facilitate increased flight operations to and from Chennai, benefiting both passengers and airlines alike.
