
National air-carrier, Air India, has entered into a strategic alliance with Sharjah-based Aerostar Asset Management to provide engine repair and management solutions to airline operators across the Middle-East.
The alliance for engine MRO would work under the brand The A Team.
A marketing agreement was recently executed between the two companies and the brand will be formally launched at the Dubai Air show to be held during November 15-19, a company press release said.
Aerostar Asset Management is a company promoted by the ETA Star Group which has a strong presence in the Middle-East.
Aerostar has been involved in jet engine management for various customers since 2005.
A Team will utilise the existing engine overhaul facilities of Air India at Mumbai and marketing set up of Aerostar in the Middle-East, the release said.
The alliance would sell repair services for jet engines such as GE CF6-50 and 80 series, P&W 4000 series, GE-90 series and CFM56-7 series and would also cover CFM56-5 series engine in the near future, the release said.