HAECO has announced 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.
