Air Works India Engineering Pvt. Ltd, India’s leading provider of aviation engineering services, today entered into a joint venture with Scandinavian Avionics, Denmark a globally recognized avionics player to form a new entity, ‘SA Air Works India’.
The joint venture company will provide complete avionics solutions, which includes cabin entertainment upgrades, in-flight communications, safety applications, weather systems and other airborne electronics to its customers in commercial aviation, general aviation, and for military applications.
The newly formed entity’s avionics shop in Gurgaon, New Delhi has been awarded EASA part 145 certification as well as Part 147 and 21 support from Scandinavian Avionics which certifies SA Air Works to undertake repair support for more than 5,000 parts, training for pilots, technicians and mechanics as well as avionics and interior solution for any type of aircraft.
This joint venture reinforces Air Works’ commitment to offer best in class services and one-stop shop solution for all aircraft services and also reiterates Air works position as market leader in the Indian MRO industry.
Commenting on the occasion, Vivek Gour, CEO, Air Works India Engineering Pvt Ltd said, “This is a great opportunity for us to partner with a highly experienced avionics organization distinguished for its high quality products and services.
SA Air Works will provide complete turn-key avionics solutions to customers in India and the subcontinent and will equip us to bid for avionic upgrades in both the General & Commercial Aviation markets and later in the Military market in India.”
Speaking on the occasion, Hardy Truelsen, CEO and founder of Scandinavian Avionics said; “We are extremely proud to be associated with Air Works. India is rapidly becoming a global destination for MRO activities and we are confident that SA Air Works will be a key driver in the industry through its avionics products and solutions”
Echoing the sentiment, Raghu Menon, Executive Director, Air Works said, “Avionics solutions are the need of the hour in the Indian aviation market and we are proud to be the pioneers in establishing dedicated avionics repair and maintenance competencies for the Indian market. “
The newly formed JV will operate from its headquarters in Gurgaon, New Delhi and will also have installation locations across India including Mumbai, and Hosur, near Bangalore.