GMR Group, Airbus sign MoU to collaborate on aviation services

Hyderabad: The GMR Group, on 4 February, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus, the leading manufacturer of commercial aircraft, to explore collaboration opportunities across aviation services, technologies, and innovation.

The MoU was signed at Aero India 2021 that is being held in Bengaluru. As part of the MoU, GMR Group and Airbus will collaborate to explore a broad scope of aviation services like maintenance, components, training, digital and airport services both for commercial and military aircraft to benefit the entire aerospace ecosystem in the country.

S.G.K Kishore, the executive director (south) and chief innovation officer of GMR Airports, said, "As one of the leading operators of airports globally, we are very pleased to partner with Airbus to bring the best possible experience and services to the airlines and passengers who are our shared customers, leveraging our complementary strengths and market presence. Under this partnership, GMR and Airbus teams will work together and innovate across areas such as airport operations and air cargo supply chain among others to realize our shared goals."

Rémi Maillard, the president and managing director, Airbus India & South Asia, said, "Airbus and the GMR Group are committed to high standards of operational efficiency and innovation. Through this partnership we will align in our mission to provide world-class aviation services in the region."