Thailand aims to be world's No 1 MRO centre

Thai Airways International Plc. (THAI) of Thailand is set to unveil the world's No. 1 Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Centre by the year 2021.
Bangkok (NNT/VNA) - ThaiAirways International Plc. (THAI) of Thailand is set to unveil the world's No.1 Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Centre by the year 2021. 

UsaneeSangsingkeo, THAI Acting President, said that THAI has reached an initialagreement with Airbus to exchange necessary information and jointly evaluatethe potential development of a TG MRO Complex Development at U-TapaoInternational Airport, which is part of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC)development plan 2017-2021. 

This agreement will drive Thailand to unveil the world's most modern MRO centre,equipped with cutting-edge innovation and technological advancements thatadheres to international standards.

The centre will also support other aviation business industries that complywith the Government’s policies, serve airlines across the region and the worldas well as create sustainable revenue for THAI and Thailand, in accordance withthe Thailand 4.0 plan as the Gateway to Asia. 

Upon its completion, the new aircraft maintenance centre will be able toprovide light and heavy maintenance for multiple aircraft types utilising thelatest digital technology to assess and conduct aircraft maintenance with highperformance evaluation technology. 

Furthermore, it will include an intelligent maintenance centre that isenvironmentally friendly and will reduce investment costs. The centre will alsobe able to train the best aviation technicians and engineers based oninternational standards, which will support the future expansion of aircraftmaintenance business in the years to come.-NNT/VNA
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