Mongolian engineers earned MNT 11 billion from aircraft maintenance

Economy
misheel@montsame.gov.mn
2019-01-07 18:21:25

Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/  Aircraft Maintenance Department of MIAT Mongolian Airlines obtained a revenue of MNT 11 billion in 2018. The department repaired 12 foreign airplanes last year. Chief of the Production Planning Division at MIAT J.Chuluunjav noted that the company provided aircraft maintenance services to 62 foreign airplanes since 2014.

“Heavy maintenance service per aircraft lasts 10-14 days, receiving revenue of about USD 250-500 thousand. In 2017, we have repaired 25 airplanes, earning USD 5.2 million. Last year, the number reached 12. Despite the low number of repaired planes, the company still earned an income of MNT 11 billion from maintenance services as the ‘Boeing 737-800’ is twice as big as ‘Boeing 737-300’ and requires more time for maintenance as well as costs twice as much,” said Mr J.Chuluunjav.

MIAT holds legal certificate of the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and offers competitive prices for the service. Engineers and technicians of the company are also highly appreciated, so the foreign airlines are interested in their services.