Collins Aerospace and HAL Partner for New MRO Facility in Lucknow

Collins Aerospace partners with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited to establish an MRO facility in Lucknow. The facility will service the Indian Air Force's LCA Mk-1, enhancing support and self-reliance. It will provide repair and overhaul services for Collins Aerospace's power systems, expanding its capabilities for future military platforms.

In a strategic move to enhance India's aerospace capabilities, Collins Aerospace has partnered with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to set up a new maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility at HAL's accessories complex in Lucknow.

This state-of-the-art facility is slated to offer comprehensive support for the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk-1 fleet of the Indian Air Force. Announced in an official statement, the collaboration between Collins Aerospace, a business owned by RTX, and HAL marks a significant milestone in bolstering local defence manufacturing and support, helping to reduce repair turn-around times and costs.

Ryan Hudson, Vice President of Aftermarket, Power & Controls at Collins Aerospace, stated the new facility reinforces their long-term commitment to India's defence needs. Additionally, D K Sunil, Chairman and Managing Director of HAL, hailed the development as an enabler of better customer support and preparation for future aerospace requirements.

(With inputs from agencies.)