Boeing, Shanghai Airport Authority and Shanghai Airlines recently celebrated the opening of a new two-bay hangar at their joint venture, Boeing Shanghai Aviation Services Co., an MRO (maintenance, repair and overhaul) facility. The new hangar, located at Shanghai Pudong Airport, is a major element in Boeing Shanghai’s plan to become a world-class facility and an aviation services leader in China, the world’s largest international market for Boeing commercial airplanes, the airframer said. Boeing Shanghai performs line maintenance and heavy maintenance as well as upgrades for airplane interiors, avionics and in-flight entertainment systems.

Boeing Shanghai, established in June 2006, maintains and modifies Boeing Next-Generation 737 airplanes from regional and international airlines as well as from domestic Chinese airlines. Boeing Shanghai plans to expand its service offerings to include twin-aisle airplanes and passenger-to-freighter conversions.