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BEIJING, May 27 (Xinhua) -- Rolls-Royce's first aero engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) joint venture in the Chinese mainland is on track to begin operations by the end of 2025, said a senior executive of the British aircraft engine manufacturer.
The new facility in the northeastern suburbs of Beijing marks the aero engine giant's significant expansion in one of the world's fastest-growing aviation markets, indicating the company's optimism about the Chinese market and its recognition of the country's supply chain.
The Beijing Aero Engine Services Ltd (BAESL), a joint venture with Air China, is set to initially service Trent 700 engines for Airbus A330 aircraft before expanding to Trent XWB and Trent 1000 engines for Airbus A350 and Boeing 787 aircraft respectively, said Troy Wang, executive vice president for Greater China at Rolls-Royce, in an exclusive interview with Xinhua.
"At its full capacity, which is expected to be achieved in the mid-2030s, BAESL will be able to support up to 250 shop visits per year," said Wang.
The facility, which will employ up to 800 people at full capacity, represents a strategic growth initiative in China, Rolls-Royce's third-largest single-country market globally by revenue.
Prior to BAESL, Rolls-Royce has been servicing Chinese customers through its global MRO network, including HAESL in Hong Kong, which was established in 1997.
