HAECO, a leading global provider of aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) solutions, is pleased to announce the signing of a new contract with India’s leading global airline, Air India, to provide technical ground handling services at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Under the agreement, HAECO will deliver best-in-class line maintenance support for Air India’s wide-body fleet, including Boeing 777, 787, and Airbus A350, for three years, through 2029.    

Gerald Steinhoff, Chief Commercial Officer of HAECO, said, “We are delighted to once again support Air India at Shanghai Pudong International Airport, building on a long-standing relationship that dates back more than a decade. Drawing on more than 75 years of MRO expertise and a well-established operational network, HAECO is well positioned to support Air India’s growing operations with the highest standards of safety, quality, and operational excellence.”  

Sisirakanta Dash, Chief Technical Officer of Air India, remarked, “We look forward to partnering with HAECO for line maintenance support at Shanghai Pudong International Airport, a strategically important hub for Air India as we expand our services into China. HAECO’s strong regional presence and technical expertise will support the reliable and efficient operation of our fleet, delivering a seamless experience for our customers.”

Building on earlier base maintenance inputs and non-technical transit flight support for Air India in Hong Kong, HAECO began providing technical support services to the Indian flag carrier at PVG in 2014, until services were interrupted in 2020 due to the pandemic. With the resumption of Air India’s scheduled flights to PVG in February, HAECO has once again been selected as the operator’s trusted line maintenance partner.

With global operations across Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland, Europe, and the United States, HAECO offers a comprehensive suite of MRO services spanning airframe, components and engines. HAECO currently provides line maintenance support to more than 140 airlines worldwide through a network of 19 line maintenance stations located across Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland. 

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About HAECO Group

HAECO Group is one of the world’s leading aircraft engineering and maintenance service providers. We provide a comprehensive range of solutions encompassing airframe services, line services, component overhaul, aerostructure repairs, landing gear services, engine services, global engine support, parts manufacturing and technical training. HAECO Group comprises 14 operating companies, employing around 15,000 staff in Hong Kong, Chinese Mainland, Europe and the Americas. Learn more at www.haeco.com or follow us on LinkedIn, X or WeChat for the latest updates.

About Air India Group

The Air India group – comprising of full-service global airline, Air India, and value carrier, Air India Express – is spearheading a new era of Indian aviation. The Air India story began in 1932 when JRD Tata piloted the airline’s inaugural flight and opened the skies for aviation in India. Today, Air India group employs more than 30,000 people, operates over 300 aircraft and carries customers to 58 domestic and 51 international destinations across five continents. Returning to the Tata Sons in 2022 following 70 years under Government ownership, Air India group is in the midst of a five-year transformation program, Vihaan.AI. As part of the transformation, Air India has placed an order for 600 new aircraft. In 2024, sister airlines Air Asia India and Vistara were successfully merged into Air India Express and Air India, respectively, and the Airline opened South Asia’s largest aviation training academy. A new flying school is scheduled to open in 2026, and construction of a greenfield maintenance base, to be operational in 2026, is underway. In addition to receiving new aircraft, all existing aircraft are progressively undergoing a full interior refit. With transformation underway across all facets of the business and India’s rich legacy of hospitality, Air India is committed to being a world class global airline with an Indian heart.  

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