30.10.2025
Together, the two organizations are set to redefine aerospace training and skill development in India, combining RH Aero’s deep industry expertise with GMR School of Aviation’s strong academic foundation and training infrastructure.
Mason, Ohio / Hyderabad, India, October 2025 — RH Aero, a global leader in OEM-licensed tooling, ground support equipment (GSE), and lifecycle services, has entered into a strategic collaboration with the GMR School of Aviation, a Center of Excellence for Aircraft Maintenance Engineering education and a Strategic Business Unit of GMR Aero Technic, one of India’s leading airframe MRO organizations.
Together, the two organizations are set to redefine aerospace training and skill development in India, combining RH Aero’s deep industry expertise with GMR School of Aviation’s strong academic foundation and training infrastructure.
The collaboration focuses on the joint development and delivery of specialized tooling training programs, tailored to meet the evolving needs of RH Aero’s workforce and the wider aerospace sector. GMR School of Aviation will offer structured training modules, access to world-class practical training aids and simulators, and focused skill development initiatives to enhance industry readiness. Tooling training focuses on building skills in the operation, repair, and maintenance of specialized tools.
As part of the agreement, RH Aero will nominate employees to participate in these training programs, ensuring its teams are equipped with the latest industry knowledge and best practices. Both partners will jointly identify areas of future skill enhancement aligned with India’s regional development priorities and the fast-growing demands of the aerospace industry.
“This partnership reflects our shared commitment to advancing aviation education and skill development in India. By combining the academic excellence of GMR School of Aviation with RH AERO’s global expertise in OEM-licensed tooling and support solutions, we aim to cultivate a highly skilled, future-ready workforce that meets international standards and drives innovation in the aerospace industry.”
— Mr. Ashok Gopinath, President, GMR Aero Technic
“RH Aero is proud to support the rapidly expanding aviation sector in India with a deep commitment to excellence. We recognize that skill development is a cornerstone of both India’s aviation growth and the ‘Make in India’ vision. Through our collaboration with the GMR School of Aviation, we are investing in specialized training programs that develop and empower the next generation of aviation professionals. This partnership will set a new benchmark for ground support equipment and related services—ensuring RH Aero continues to deliver world-class quality and service to our customers in India and around the world.”
— Mr. Anthony Turner, President, RH Aero Systems
This strategic alliance underscores the importance of industry-academia collaboration in building future capabilities, fostering sustainable growth, and strengthening India’s position as a global aviation hub.