GMR Aero Technic announced a partnership with Lufthansa Technik that will redefine the standards of engine core wash services in India, emphasising sustainability, operational excellence, and cost efficiency.
Under this partnership, GMR Aero Technic, will conduct engine core wash services using technology developed by Lufthansa at the Kempegowda International Airport in Bangalore beginning Q4 2024.
In addition, GMR Aero Technic will launch commercial aircraft engine washing services in India in Q4, 2024, allowing customers to have all common engine types for both narrow- and widebody aircraft cleansed using the efficient technique developed by Lufthansa Technik.
Speaking 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.”
“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,” said Feliks Wandt, Head of Engine Life Cycles Services at Lufthansa Technik. “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. 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. With patented technology, Cyclean® Engine Wash services offer efficient and sustainable washes, reducing water consumption by 50 % compared to conventional methods, completing washes in under 45 minutes, and eliminating the need for post-engine wash run-ups.
