GMR Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for collaboration on aircraft maintenance and airport services.  The MoU was signed at Aero India 2021 in Bengaluru.

As a part of this, GMR Group and Airbus will explore collaborations in areas including maintenance, components, training, digital, and airport services.

They will explore a wide scope of aviation services like maintenance, components, training, digital and airport services both for commercial and military aircraft to benefit the entire aerospace ecosystem in the country.

SGK Kishore, executive director – south and chief innovation officer, GMR Airports, said:

“As one of the leading operators of airports globally, we at GMR are very pleased to partner with Airbus to bring the best possible experience and services to the airlines and passengers who are our shared customers, leveraging our complementary strengths and market presence.

“Under this partnership, GMR and Airbus teams will work together and innovate across areas such as airport operations and air cargo supply chain among others to realize our shared goals.”

Rémi Maillard, president, and managing director, Airbus India, and south Asia said:

“Airbus and the GMR Group are committed to high standards of operational efficiency and innovation. Through this partnership, we will align in our mission to provide world-class aviation services in the region. We will work together towards developing solutions that will shape the future of aviation services in the region.”

gmrgroup.in, airbus.com