HAL facility to convert Boeings into freighter

Mumbai: India will soon have a dedicated global facility to convert passenger airplanes to cargo planes, with state-run aerospace major Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) planning a full fledged conversion centre for Boeing aircraft. This proposed facility will cater to the requirements of the international market as well as domestic demands.
HAL Managing Director A K Saxena said: “We are planning to set up this conversion facility as a part of our proposed maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) project. HAL will be aiming at converting Boeing passenger airplanes such as B737 and B747 for international market.”
Industry analysts pointed out this aircraft conversion project is labour intensive and HAL can gain on low cost labour advantage in the country.
Singapore Technologies, Israel Aircraft Industries and other subsidiaries of Airbus and Boeing are leading conversion majors in the world.
24/12/06 P R Sanjai/Business Standard

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