GE Aviation, an aircraft engine supplier that offers engine services for the majority of commercial aircraft, announced the opening of a new state-of-the-art facility in Australia. The new facility will provide maintenance, repair and overhaul services for customers and aircraft operators across the Asia-Pacific region. The new Asia-Pacific Service Centre was built at a budget of $8 million at the Brisbane Airport.
Sam Maresh, Australia Country Leader, GE Aviation said, “A key part of GE Aviation’s global customer services network, this truly world-class facility offers cutting-edge technology and highly skilled technicians at a one-stop shop for aviation customers from across the Asia-Pacific region. We are delighted to mark a new chapter in our Australian operations and our near two-decade relationship with Brisbane Airport with the opening of a leading aviation servicing facility that creates fresh opportunities for GE Aviation.”
The Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) services facility is strategically positioned by GE Aviation to support a higher number of customers with an aim to expand the company’s presence across the Asia-Pacific region. The new facility was officially inaugurated by Queensland Assistant Minister to the Premier Bart Mellish MP in a ceremony held at Brisbane Airport.