Airbus Helicopters has formed a strategic alliance with Indamer to strengthen the Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) ecosystem for helicopters in India. Indamer, authorized by Airbus Helicopters, will deliver MRO services for Airbus helicopters at its facilities located in Mumbai, New Delhi, and Nagpur.
The Nagpur facility was inaugurated by Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis, in the presence of Romain Trapp, Executive Vice-President, Customer Support and Services for Airbus Helicopters, Prajay Patel, Director, Indamer Aviation Pvt. Ltd., Remi Maillard, President and Managing Director, Airbus India and South Asia, and Sunny Guglani, Head of Helicopters, Airbus India and South Asia.
Romain Trapp, Executive Vice-President, Customer Support & Services for Airbus Helicopters, stated, “Building and supporting a sustainable end-to-end rotary-wing aviation ecosystem in India is key for Airbus Helicopters. With Indamer, we aim to cater to our growing fleet in India and the future potential while at the same time bring in the technical competencies that will help advance India’s helicopter MRO ambitions.”
Prajay Patel, Director, Indamer Aviation, highlighted the company’s commitment to rotary-wing MRO and expressed gratitude for Airbus’ recognition. The collaboration aims to provide faster turnaround times for servicing, contributing to an efficient after-market experience for Airbus Helicopters customers in India and the wider South Asia region.
This partnership is part of Airbus’ broader efforts to strengthen its industrial presence in India and contribute to the development of a comprehensive aerospace ecosystem in the country. Airbus has been progressively expanding its footprint in India, with critical technologies and components for every Airbus commercial aircraft and helicopter designed, manufactured, and maintained in the country.