HAL & Airbus Signs Contract to Establish MRO facility for A-320 Aircraft

Current Context: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Airbus have indeed signed a contract to establish Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facilities for the A-320 family of aircraft on 9th November 2023 at Nashik.

• This collaboration with Airbus, the largest European aircraft manufacturing company, aims to strengthen the Make-in-India mission by achieving self-reliance in the aircraft MRO industry in India.
• HAL intends to establish an integrated MRO service in India and seeks to provide commercial airlines with a one-stop MRO solution.
• The partnership between HAL and Airbus will support the growing demand for MRO services in the country and expand the commercial fleet, especially the A320 family of aircraft.
• The MRO facility for the A-320 aircraft family is expected to be established and ready for aircraft induction by November 2024 with required DGCA approval.
• In the future, this Nashik facility will also be available for the entire Asian region after obtaining EASA approval in partnership with Airbus.

Question:

Q.1 Who has Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) partnered with to establish Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facilities for the A-320 family of aircraft?
a. Boeing
b. Lockheed Martin
c. Airbus
d. Bombardier