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K+N will focus on inbound and outbound in service. MRO services are crucial in
international air logistics needs, reduce ensuring compliance with regulatory
downtime and 24x7 AOG support for requirements. As the demand for MRO
GMR Aero Technic. services in India continues to grow, the
Meanwhile, in 2023, Boeing itself demand for aerospace logistic services
Aerospace invested $24 million in a new logistics is expected to increase as well,” he said.
Looking into the complexity of
components and centre in India to cater to its regional aerospace logistics, he said, “Aerospace
customers that support an efficient and
parts often have strict cost-effective service solution for regional logistics movements in India are
delivery timelines, customers to maintain higher fleet different from other commodities
and any delays can utilization and mission readiness rates. moving around due to their complexity,
have an impact on Agreeing with the growing demand regulatory requirements, time sensitivity,
production schedules, for these logistics activities, Deepak high value, and strategic importance.
maintenance timelines, Kumar, head air logistics, Kuehne+Nagel Logistics providers need to have
India, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives,
specialized expertise and infrastructure
and revenue for noted that logistics plays a vital role in to handle these moves effectively.”
shippers, MRO the movement of aircraft, engines, and “Most importantly, urgency plays a
companies, and components between different locations significant role in aerospace logistics
airlines. for maintenance and repair. movements in India. Aerospace
“In recent years, the aircraft MRO components and parts often have strict
Deepak Kumar market has grown significantly, mainly delivery timelines, and any delays can
Kuehne+Nagel due to the growing demand for air have a significant impact on production
travel and the need to keep old aircraft schedules, maintenance timelines, and
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