Logistics company Kuehne+Nagel has announced its three-year logistics service contract with GMR Aero Technic, a subsidiary of GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd. With the contract, Kuehne+Nagel will focus on inbound and outbound international air logistics needs, reduced downtime and 24 x 7 AOG support for GMR Aero Technic.
GMR Aero Technic has been constantly upgrading its capabilities and expanding its service offerings to meet the growing maintenance needs of the airline operators within and outside India with a vision to be a lead MRO in the Asia Pacific region. The Indian MRO industry is expected to grow to US$ 4.0 billion by 2031 and with more than 1,000 new aircraft orders, India is likely to become the third largest buyer of commercial passenger planes in the world.
Coen van der Maarel, Managing Director, Kuehne+Nagel India, Sri Lanka and the Maldives is positive about supporting GMR Aero Technic with expertise over the last few years by providing them with aircraft maintenance solutions in a timely, cost-effective manner. The company is delighted and looks forward to adding value to their operations and meeting their international logistics requirements. He has also mentioned that technological advancements and disruptions are expected to accelerate the industry’s evolution, and Kuehne+Nagel will continue to be an innovative and committed business partner to GMR Aero Technic.
Ashok Gopinath, CEO, GMR Aero Technic, has confirmed to continue the partnership with Kuehne+Nagel, which has proven to be a reliable partner of choice for aircraft maintenance logistics. He has highlighted that their commitment towards AOG deliverables has remained unaffected even during the pandemic. GMR Aero Technic continues investing in upgrading and expanding their service offerings for aerospace customers, and its partnership with Kuehne+Nagel serves that priority.