GMR Aero Technic To Launch Engine Core Wash Services In B’luru In Q4

hyderabad: GMR Aero Technic has announced a partnership with Lufthansa Technik under which engine core wash services will be provided at the Kempegowda International Airport in Bangalore.

GMR Aero Technic will conduct engine core wash services using technology developed by Lufthansa. These services will be provided at the beginning Q4 of 2024 (October-December period).

In addition to core wash services, GMR Aero Technic will also launch commercial aircraft engine washing services in India in fourth quarter of 2024, the company said in a press release. This will allow customers to have all common engine types for both narrow and wide-body aircraft cleansed using the efficient technique developed by Lufthansa Technik, the release added.

According to the company, such services will redefine the standards of engine core wash services in India, emphasizing sustainability, operational excellence, and cost efficiency.

Commenting on the partnership, President and Accountable Manager, GMR Aero Technic said, “The partnership with Lufthansa Technik reflects our joint commitment to providing unparalleled tech-enabled innovative services in the Indian aviation market. GMR Aero Technic, as a leader in airframe MRO in India, is well positioned to operate the Cyclean system, contributing to the growth and efficiency of engine wash services. We are excited about the opportunities this collaboration presents and look forward to delivering exceptional value to our customers and the industry as a whole.”

On the collaboration, Feliks Wandt, Head of Engine Life Cycles Services at Lufthansa Technik said, “We are pleased to have partnered with GMR Aero Technic, allowing us to expand our global network and soon offer our revolutionary engine washing technology, Cyclean, in India. This is also great news for airlines operating at the international airport in Bangalore, as they will be able to wash their engines quickly and most efficiently using our system.”

With the growing demand for the use of innovative technology in engine washing services in the Indian market, the partnership aims to expand the supply of Cyclean services to additional Indian airports in the coming years.

Notably, Lufthansa Technik has expanded the availability of its Cyclean Engine Wash system throughout Asia Pacific. Cyclean Engine Wash is already offered in over 60 places worldwide, the release said.