Bombardier mulling MRO facility in India

New Delhi: Business jet maker Bombardier is looking to make a dent in the Indian market, hitherto dominated by turboprop maker ATR, which has a 90 per cent market share. The recently announced fuel tax exemption for regional jets has made a change in Bombardier's thinking however.

Despite dominating the global market, Bombardier has yet to strike any significant deals in India. With carriers sticking to the tried and the trusted, Bombardier would appear to be looking for new ways to break into the market.

Reports suggest that Bombardier is now planning a maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) facility at Mumbai or Hyderabad in order to combat factors such as unavailability of spare parts and adequate maintenance facilities. The facility would also assure customers about the serviceability of its own products.