Air Works in JV with Scandinavian Avionics of Denmark

Aviation engineering services provider Air Works today said it has entered into a joint venture with Scandinavian Avionics of Denmark to set up a new entity, SA Air Works India.

The JV company will provide complete avionics solutions which includes cabin entertainment upgrades, in-flight communications, safety applications, weather systems and other airborne electronics to its customers in commercial and general aviation as well as in military applications, a company press release said here.

The newly-formed entity's avionics shop in Gurgaon, has been awarded EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) certification from Scandinavian Avionics, which certifies SA Air Works to undertake repair support for more than 5,000 parts, training for pilots, technicians and mechanics as well as avionics and interior solution for any type of aircraft.

"SA Air Works will provide complete turn-key avionics solutions to customers in India and the subcontinent and will equip us to bid for avionic upgrades in both the general and commercial aviation markets and later in the military market in India," Air Works India Engineering's CEO, Vivek Gour, said.

The newly formed JV will operate from its headquarters in Gurgaon and will also have installation locations across India including Mumbai, and Hosur near Bangalore, the release said.