Bombardier- Air Works add second LMF

Neelam Mathews

Oct 12, 2012

Bombardier Aerospace has enhanced its worldwide aftermarket service network for business aircraft customers with the addition of a second Line Maintenance Facility (LMF) in India. Air Works in New Delhi has been named an LMF forChallenger 604, Challenger 605, Global Express and Global Express XRS business jets. The facility will complement Air Works’ center in Mumbai, which has been part of Bombardier’s Authorized Service Facility network since 2008.

Éric Martel, President, Customer Services & Specialized and Amphibious Aircraft, Bombardier Aerospace said: “The two Air Works facilities are an important part of our overall network in India, anchored by our Mumbai Regional Support Office. We continue to place a heavy focus on growing our local roots in key markets, and are pleased to collaborate with local partners.”

The newly authorized New Delhi facility, centrally located at Indira Gandhi International Airport, features a 9,042-sq.-ft. (approximately 840-sq.-m.) maintenance hangar. Air Works has provided maintenance services for business aviation for more than 60 years and features maintenance professionals across 14 locations in India. 

"Developing a healthy working relationship between any Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and its chosen service provider is key in the delivery of best practice maintenance,” said Nick White, Vice President – General Aviation MRO, Air Works. “That is why we have chosen to increase our Bombardier authorized service facility coverage to include Mumbai and now New Delhi—demonstrating that our working relationship with Bombardier goes from strength to strength.”