Bombardier Commercial Aircraft has announced that it has further strengthened its global presence by appointing GMR Aero Technic Ltd in Hyderabad as an authorised service facility for its Q400 turbo prop.
Under the agreement, GMR Aero Technic will offer Bombardier customers the full range of line and heavy maintenance services from its facilities located at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad.
The 27,300 sq.m. maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility is certified by the European Aviation Safety Agency for maintenance.
"We're very pleased to welcome GMR Aero Technic onboard as one of our trusted authorised service facilities - the first in India to provide local Q400 aircraft operators, as well as those in the surrounding regions with maintenance expertise and first-class customer service close to their bases of operations," said Todd Young, Vice-President, Customer Services, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft.
Currently, there are more than 340 Bombardier commercial aircraft in service or ordered by customers and operators in India.