The Chennai International Airport is gearing up to establish a Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) centre by the end of this year. The centre will reduce the waiting time for flights facing technical snags, enabling a faster repair process. The Airport Authority of India (AAI) initially planned to construct the MRO at the back of the airport but faced a shortage of space. The AAI then approached the Tamil Nadu government to secure land for the MRO. The government acquired 32,300 sq feet of land from Gaul Bazar in 2022, and the AAI started working on the MRO construction. However, the priority was given to the launch of the New Integrated Terminal, causing a postponement of the MRO work.
Now, Shaurya Aeronautics has signed an agreement with AAI to establish the MRO centre at the Chennai airport, helping manage the centre for the next decade and a half. With this collaboration, the centre’s operations are expected to offer quick repair solutions to aircraft facing technical issues. This will reduce cancellations and risk of further issues. Often, international flights would face technical issues, leaving the aircraft parked on the runway for a day or two since the necessary parts are not available in Chennai. But, with the establishment of MRO in the airport premises, all repairs can be made without delay.
The Chennai airport officials believe that this initiative will benefit several airlines, enabling them to increase flight operations in the city. Shortly after the MRO centre becomes operational, flights requiring repair can be dealt with immediately, increasing productivity and customer satisfaction. In conclusion, the MRO centre construction will add value to the Chennai International Airport and the aviation industry in India.
