HAESL Taps HCLTech to Digitize Rolls-Royce Engine MRO Operations in Hong Kong

Hong Kong Aero Engine Services Limited (HAESL) has chosen HCLTech for a major digital upgrade. This HAESL MRO operations transformation focuses on its engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) processes. HCLTech will deploy its iMRO/4 asset management solution. This solution is integrated with the SAP S/4HANA platform.

The combined system will serve as HAESL’s new Maintenance Execution System (MES). It will replace older, fragmented shop-floor processes. The goal is to create a single, digital view of the entire workflow. This view runs from engine induction through to final release.

Digital Foundation for Engine MRO

HAESL is a world-class specialist in Rolls-Royce Trent engine MRO. The company overhauls Trent 700 and Trent XWB engines. It also services the Rolls-Royce RB211-524 and Trent 800 engines. HAESL has an annual throughput of approximately 360 engines. The facility has overhauled over 5,500 Trent engines since 1997.

This partnership marks a significant step in HAESL’s digital journey. The new system creates a scalable digital foundation. This foundation will support operational excellence and long-term growth. Ravinder Bedi from HAESL highlighted the customer benefits. Customers require transparent progress and consistent quality.

Sandeep Sarkar of HCLTech noted the new benchmark for digital excellence. The project combines HCLTech’s expertise with HAESL’s maintenance capabilities. The focus is on real-time data visibility and greater efficiency.

Enhancing Traceability and Efficiency

The HCLTech iMRO/4 SAP S/4HANA integration provides end-to-end traceability. This single view improves execution efficiency across the shop floor. The iMRO/4 solution is designed specifically for aviation engine maintenance overhaul. It integrates maintenance with enterprise processes. These processes include finance and material planning.

This integration helps reduce engine turnaround times (TATs) and costs. It also ensures compliance with strict global standards. Digital execution improves the ability to demonstrate compliance. This is done through consistent records and process control.

Industry Context and Impact

The global aerospace MRO market trends show rapid growth. The market is forecast to reach $96.44 billion in 2026. Engine overhaul services are the largest segment. This segment is under pressure from backlogs and capacity constraints.

• Airlines demand faster, more transparent shop visits.
• Digital transformation aviation MRO is critical for meeting this demand.
• The digital MRO market is expected to grow at a 12.8% CAGR through 2030.

HAESL is a joint venture of Rolls-Royce and the HAECO Group. This investment in digital capabilities is timely. It allows HAESL to better serve its over 50 global airline customers. The move addresses the need for improved engine shop visit efficiency globally.

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