HCLTech selected by Hong Kong Aero Engine Services to transform aviation maintenance operations

HCLTech Ltd. said that it has been selected by Hong Kong Aero Engine Services Limited (HAESL) to digitally transform its aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) operations, strengthening the IT services firm’s presence in the global aerospace and engineering services space.

In an exchange filing on Wednesday, February 4, HCLTech said it will deploy its iMRO/4 enterprise asset management solution, integrated with SAP S/4HANA, as HAESL’s Maintenance Execution System (MES) at its Hong Kong facility. The solution will be used to modernise and streamline HAESL’s end-to-end engine MRO processes.

The company said the engagement will enable real-time data visibility across maintenance workflows, improve decision-making, enhance resource utilisation and ensure compliance with global aviation standards. The digital transformation is also expected to improve scalability and execution efficiency across HAESL’s operations.

Ravinder Bedi, General Manager – Finance & Administration at HAESL, said integrating iMRO/4 with SAP S/4HANA will provide a single, transparent view of workflows from engine induction to release, helping reduce operational barriers and improve turnaround times.

"Partnering with HCLTech marks a significant step in our transformation, creating a scalable digital foundation that supports operational excellence and long-term growth," he added.

Sandeep Sarkar, Senior Vice-President, ASEAN at HCLTech, said the partnership sets a new benchmark for digital excellence in aviation by combining HCLTech’s technology and aviation expertise with HAESL’s engine maintenance capabilities to deliver greater efficiency and real-time operational visibility.

HCLTech said its iMRO/4 solution integrates maintenance operations with enterprise functions such as finance and materials planning, helping aviation companies reduce costs and turnaround times while maintaining regulatory compliance.

HAESL is a joint venture between Rolls-Royce plc and the HAECO Group and specialises in the overhaul, repair and testing of Rolls-Royce Trent and RB211 engines, serving more than 50 global airlines with an annual throughput of around 360 engines.

The company recorded a 6% sequential increase in revenue at ₹33,872 crore for Q3FY26. Its net profit declined 3.8% quarter-on-quarter to ₹4,076 crore,  owing to a one-time cost of ₹956 crore related to new labour code provisions introduced during the quarter. HCLTech's EBIT stood at ₹6,285 crore, while margins improved to 18.6% from 17.2% in Q2.

Shares of the company were trading 4.88% down at ₹1,612.50 as of 10,12 am. The stock has gained 9.31% in the past six months.

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