Air India–SIA Engineering: Aviation MRO Ecosystem

Air India and Singapore Airlines' engineering arm SIA Engineering Company (SIAEC) signed an MoU to strengthen India's Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) ecosystem.

What is MRO?

Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul refers to maintenance and servicing of aircraft and aviation components.

Why is MRO important?

• Reduces dependence on overseas maintenance facilities.
• Creates skilled employment.
• Reduces aircraft downtime.
• Can turn India into a global aviation-services hub.
• Supports the broader aviation manufacturing ecosystem.

Prelims Fact

Air India:

• Founded in 1932 as Tata Airlines.
• Nationalised in 1953.
• Reacquired by Tata Group in 2022.

GS-III

Infrastructure + Aviation + Manufacturing + Services sector