Air Works
| Company type | Private Limited |
|---|---|
| Industry | Aviation |
| Founders | B.G. Menon and D. Anandaram |
| Headquarters | , |
Key people |
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| Services | |
| Website | airworks |
Air Works is the oldest Indian independent Aircraft maintenance company which provides services for Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO).[1][2]
Currently the company is responsible for heavy maintenance of Indian Navy’s Boeing P-8I maritime surveillance aircraft.[3]
History and operation
[edit]Air Works was started in 1951 by B.G. Menon and D. Anandaram. Commercial Aviation MRO (MRO for airlines/commercial jets/cargo operators) began in 1993 with Jet Airways for 2–3 years, and then in Hosur (Tamil Nadu) when Air Works built its own hangar for repair.[4]
Air Works, together with its sister/group companies Acumen Aviation and SA Air Works, is India's sole MRO that serves all three client sectors. General Aviation, Commercial Aviation and Defence MRO.[5]
In 2008, Air Works became the first MRO company in India to receive regulatory approval from the DGCA.[6] The first MRO center opened in Bangalore, Karnataka.[7]
Scandinavian Avionics, a Denmark-based Aerospace company partnered with Air Works in 2010.[8]
In 2011, Air Works began maintenance, checks and services for BBJ (Boeing Business Jet) for Defense MRO (aviation assets owned or operated by Indian Armed Forces – Indian Air Force & Navy).[9]
Air Works acquired Dubai based Empire Aviation Group FZCO in 2012.[10]
British company Air Livery Limited was acquired by Air Works in 2013 with 85% stake.[11] The company was expanded in 20 cities of India until 2013.[12]
In 2014, the company partnered with Yaksa Investment Nepal to provide MRO services for international and domestic airlines operating out of Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu.[13]
Air Works has partnerred with the UAE-based Mach Technik Aircraft Maintenance to provide international line maintenance services to Dubai.[14]
In February 2020, Lieutenant General Ajay Kumar Singh and Haseeb Drabu, Indian politician and economist were appointed as company's board of directors.[15] In May 2021, the company partnered with Objectify.[16]
Boeing, the American aircraft manufacturer partnered with Air Works in February 2021.[17]
The European Aviation Safety Agency has approved Air Works Kochi facility to undertake maintenance for Airbus 320 jets in September 2022.[18] In October 2022, Air Works was acquired by Adani Group.[19]
In 2023, the company started maintenance for Boeing P-8 Poseidon with its expansion in Australia and New Zealand.[20]
Awards
[edit]- 2023 ASSOCHAM's Best MRO award for India's Air Works at 14th International Conference[21]
- Aviation Week MRO of the Year Awards 2011[22]
See also
[edit]- Airwork
- Airwork Services
- Boeing P-8 Poseidon
- Boeing Business Jet
- Airbus A320neo family
- Boeing P-8 Poseidon
References
[edit]- ^ Chua, Alfred. "Indian MRO firm Air Works eyes new vistas in engines, components". Flight Global.
- ^ "MRO growth to help create jobs: skill council". The Hindu. 8 April 2021.
- ^ "Boeing, Air Works work on maintenance of P-8I warfare aircraft". The Economic Times. 5 May 2022.
- ^ "Air Works Group: A Legacy in Aviation Services". Bru Times News.
- ^ "Boeing and Air Works accelerate MRO capabilities for IN P-8I's". Vayu Aerospace. 9 May 2022.
- ^ "India's first aircraft maintenance facility gets approval". The Economic Times. 10 November 2008.
- ^ "Air Works to open first MRO near Bangalore". Business-standard.
- ^ "Air Works in JV with Scandinavian Avionics of Denmark". The Economic Times. 30 August 2010.
- ^ "India's Air Works eyes capturing MRO opportunities for Boeing P-8A Poseidon fleet of Australia, New Zealand - ET Infra". ETInfra.com.
- ^ "Air Works Makes a Strategic Investment in Dubai Based Empire Aviation Group". Aviation Pros. 18 June 2012.
- ^ "Air Works acquires 85% in British firm". business-standard. 18 February 2010.
- ^ Goyal, Malini (28 July 2013). "Sunday ET: Air Works: India's largest MRO offering services in 20 cities". The Economic Times.
- ^ "Air Works inks tie-up with Nepal company". The Economic Times. 26 November 2014.
- ^ "Air Works Expands Line Maintenance Network to Dubai". Aviation Pros. 26 May 2022.
- ^ Kundu, Rhik (31 August 2020). "Air Works appoint Haseeb A. Drabu as independent director". mint.
- ^ Mishra, Mihir (26 May 2021). "Air Works readies plan to cash in on MRO boom in India;brings 3D printing for aviation, defence". The Economic Times.
- ^ "India's Air Works eyes capturing MRO opportunities for Boeing P-8A Poseidon fleet of Australia, New Zealand - ET Infra". ETInfra.com.
- ^ "Air Works' facility gets European regulator's approval to provide maintenance for Airbus 320 planes". Business Today. 13 September 2022.
- ^ "Adani Group to acquire MRO Air Works". The Indian Express. 19 October 2022.
- ^ Majumder, Arindam; Bhalla, Mohit (24 April 2023). "Adani's acquisition of Air Works delayed". The Economic Times.
- ^ "Best MRO award for India's Air Works | Times Aerospace". Timesaerospace.aero.
- ^ "Air Works receives the prestigious Aviation Week 'Leading Independent MRO of the Year 2011' award". afaqs!. 13 April 2011.