TurbineAero, a maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) provider for the aerospace industry, announced plans to open a new building next year in the free zone of Amata City Industrial Estate in Chon Buri province.
The 4.6-rai facility will house up to 250 employees and handle advanced technological testing and MRO for aircraft components and systems, tailored to the region's unique needs, helping to further develop aerospace MRO services in Thailand.
"We are delighted to start the construction of TurbineAero's new auxiliary power unit (APU) MRO facility," said Peter Gille, vice-president and general manager of TurbineAero Repair Thailand.
"This new facility will include three fully digital APU test cells as well as the most modern non-destructive testing, inspection, repair and overhaul equipment. The new equipment and work floor layout will enable us to further improve on turn times, efficiency and performance."
Mr Gille said in February 2017, TurbineAero Asia acquired Thai-based Triumph Aviation Services Asia's aircraft engine and APU-related businesses as the company set to capitalise on Thailand's aerospace-related products and services.
"The construction of a facility of this kind is complex and expensive, proving the trust our board of directors have in Thailand's efforts to strengthen its position as an innovation and service-based economy in Southeast Asia," he said.
Wilson: Thai facility to be world-class
TurbineAero Inc also announced the hiring of Robert Wilson as its new chief executive.
Prior to this position, Mr Wilson served leading aerospace companies in consulting and board roles. Mr Wilson has 27 years of experience in leadership roles supporting commercial airlines, military and business aviation customers, and was president of the business and general aviation business at Honeywell for nine years.
"I am honoured and excited to be leading TurbineAero's global team of APU specialists, as we enter an exciting phase of our continued growth," he said.
"We are pleased to take this key step in building a world-class facility for our experienced TurbineAero Thailand team to provide superior APU MRO services to current and future customers in the region."
As the largest independent MRO company globally, TurbineAero has four locations. Three are located near Phoenix, Arizona in the US, and the fourth is to be at Amata City in Chon Buri.