Adani's big aviation bet

The group plans to enter engine MRO, passenger aircraft-to-freighter conversion space

- PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

Adani group plans to foray into engine MRO as well as passenger-aircraft-to-freighter (P2F) conversion, as the diversified conglomerate bets big on the domestic aviation market, according to a top group official.

Besides airports, the diversified conglomerate is also present in the MRO and pilots training business.

“We have separated the two (aviation). One is the airport infrastructure and the other one is the aircraft services business. So that can include dual use, defence and civilian use. So, between Indamer and Air Works (MROs), we are now combining the platform into a single giant MRO company," Jeet Adani, Director of Adani Airport Holdings Ltd (AAHL), told PTI during an interaction last week.

Stating that the MRO is a fast-growing segment, Jeet Adani said, "Now we are expanding that as well to increase our capabilities on landing gear, paint, P2F (passenger-to-freighter) conversions, and hopefully at some point, engines."