STARCO, an established aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) company based in Shanghai, is a joint venture between China Eastern Airlines and ST Aerospace since 2005. STARCO has two maintenance facilities, one is located on Hong Qiao Airport and the other on Pu Dong Airport. The company currently has nearly 1000 employees .STARCO provides commercial airframe heavy maintenance and modifications for China-based and International airlines flying into China.