MRO Asia-Pacific 2022 Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Asia's Aftermarket?
September 21, 2022
How well do know the news from the Asia-Pacific region? Try this quiz to see how familiar you are with Asia's aftermarket; the MRO providers, the facilities and the capabilities.
Credit: Pratt & Whitney
Which MRO provider launched a dedicated hangar for Boeing converted freighters in February 2022 and signed an integrated materials management contract with Boeing Global Services in July?
The answer is
Guangzhou Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Co. (GAMECO). It began its first 767-300BCF conversion in April 2022, becoming the first company in China to perform these types of conversions. It plans to open a second 767 conversion line by the year-end to meet growing demand for freighter conversions. Credit: GAMECO
Which aircraft equipment manufacturer announced plans to open a $150 million MRO facility in Hyderabad, India, for Leap 1A and 1B engines?
The answer is
Safran. The facility will initially perform 250 engine overhauls annually, and Safran plans to create 500-600 jobs there. Credit: Safran
Which Swiss firm is SIA Engineering Co. (SIAEC) working in partnership with in Asia, after acquiring a 75% stake in the firm?
The answer is
SR Technics. announced plans to establish a component repair joint venture in the country. SIAEC also opened a S$9 million ($6.5 million) CFM Leap 1A and 1B Aircraft Engine Services facility in February, which has capacity to perform at least 60 engine quick turns annually. Credit: SIA Engineering Co.
This is a new digital product. What is it called and which company is behind it?
The answer is
This digital product is Aerotrade. It's an aerospace business-to-business marketplace platform that Asia Digital Engineering (ADE), headquartered in Malaysia, says is the first of its kind in the region. Aerotrade is aimed at simplifying legacy processes of buying and selling aircraft parts and aviation-related services. Credit: Asia Digital Engineering
How much is Collins Aerospace investing to relocate its MRO facilities to China and Malaysia?
The answer is
The deal will cost $27 million. It will quadruple its footprint in Malaysia, adding new capabilities for air cycle machines, heat exchangers, engine starters, valves and actuator systems. Credit: Collins Aerospace
How many employees does Pratt & Whitney plan to hire in the Asia-Pacific region?
The answer is
To support growing demand, Pratt & Whitney plans to hire nearly 900 employees this year. Pratt & Whitney is expanding its geared turbofan (GTF) engine MRO network in the Asia-Pacific region with five more engine maintenance centers, which will bring its total in the region to eight. These include Korean Air’s Maintenance and Engineering Division, which Pratt added to its GTF MRO Network in December. Credit: Pratt & Whitney
MTU Maintenance Zhuhai is building a new training facility in China, which is expected to begin operations at the beginning of 2023. How many engine maintenance mechanics does it hope to train annually?
The answer is
The school plans to train between 50 and 100 engine maintenance mechanics annually. It is also building a new engine disassembly, assembly and testing facility in the Jinwan district of Zhuhai, which is expected to begin operations in 2024.
How well do know the news from the Asia-Pacific region? Try this quiz to see how familiar you are with Asia's aftermarket; the MRO providers, the facilities and the capabilities.
