Construction Of MRO Facilities At Bali's Ngurah Rai Airport Targeted To Be Completed In July 2024

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JAKARTA - Development of maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) at Bali's I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport has officially begun and is targeted for completion in July 2024.

Later this aircraft repair shop will be able to serve six narrow-body aircraft simultaneously.

The construction of the MRO facility is carried out by KSO companies PT Angkasa Pura Properti (APP) and PT Avia Technics Dirgantara (FL Technics Indonesia) or KSO APP-FLT.

The construction of this MRO facility is a form of commitment to implementing the APP-FLT KSO cooperation agreement with Angkasa Pura I (AP1) which was held on August 11.

The construction of the MRO facility was marked by a groundbreaking ceremony carried out by General Manager of Bali's I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport Handy Heryudhitiawan, President Director of Angkasa Pura Properti (APP) Ristiyanto Eko Wibowo, and Director of FL Technics Indonesia Martynas Grigas on Wednesday, November 22.

AP1 President Director Faik Fahmi said the construction of the MRO at I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport marked a very significant milestone in the development of the company's business portfolio.

With the capabilities, network, and expertise of APP and FL Technics Indonesia.

"We are optimistic that this collaboration will provide a very positive multiplier effect on operational and service performance in AP1 in particular, as well as for the aviation ecosystem in Indonesia in a wider scope," he said in an official statement, Wednesday, November 22.

According to Faik, the MRO facility will be an added value of the service provided by AP1 as the manager of Bali's I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport to airlines as one of the most strategic business partners.

"We hope that this MRO facility will further increase stakeholder confidence in AP1," he said.

Meanwhile, APP President Director Ristiyanto Eko Wibowo stated that this KSO was intended to support AP1's operations as the parent company.

"We see this as proving our focus in supporting airport service support facilities in AP1. The construction of the MRO facility in Bali is also a manifestation of the optimization of the main land that is entrusted to us and we will consistently continue to run it," said Ristiyanto.

Furthermore, Ristiyanto said, this groundbreaking also marks the start of the operational minimum of MRO activities through the use of two existing hangars at Bali's I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport, which can accommodate 1 medium-body aircraft or narrow-body type.

"The construction of the MRO facility is targeted to be completed in July 2024, and is capable of serving 6 narrow-body aircraft simultaneously," he said.