Scottsdale, Ariz. – February, 2025 – StandardAero, a global leader in engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services, has announced a definitive 15-year agreement with a major Middle East airline to provide comprehensive aftermarket support for the CFM International LEAP turbofan engine. This milestone agreement reflects StandardAero’s growing expertise in servicing the next generation of narrowbody aircraft engines.
Expanding LEAP Support Capabilities
Under this agreement, StandardAero’s state-of-the-art San Antonio facility will deliver engine and component repair, overhaul, and performance restoration shop visits (PRSV) for the airline’s fleet of LEAP-1A (Airbus A320neo) and LEAP-1B (Boeing 737 MAX) engines. The facility began accepting light workscope LEAP shop visits in March 2024 and completed its first PRSV workscope later that year.
Recognized as a CFM LEAP Premier MRO provider, StandardAero became the first non-airline in the Americas to sign a CFM Branded Service Agreement (CBSA) for the LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B in 2023. This designation reinforces the company’s ability to deliver top-tier engine maintenance services across the globe.
Comprehensive MRO Solutions
StandardAero now supports LEAP engine operators worldwide, including airlines and asset managers across North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, South Asia, and Asia Pacific. Its services are delivered seamlessly under its Total Engine Asset Management (TEAM™) portfolio, encompassing engine repair, testing, workscoping, program management, lease engine support, and module swaps.
Additionally, StandardAero’s Component Repair Services (CRS) segment has industrialised more than 260 LEAP engine component repairs through its Repair Development Center of Excellence. The company also continues to grow its team of LEAP technicians via its in-house Aviation Mechanic Training Program, ensuring a skilled workforce to meet rising demand.
Commitment to Excellence
Will Pitcher, Senior Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Customers at StandardAero, highlighted the significance of this agreement: “This latest LEAP engine support agreement highlights the maturity of StandardAero’s San Antonio Premier MRO facility, our team there having performed exceptionally in industrialising a full scope of LEAP capabilities ahead of schedule since joining the LEAP MRO ecosystem in March 2023. We look forward to continuing to grow our LEAP customer base throughout 2025, as more and more A320neo and 737 MAX operators turn to StandardAero for reliable engine support.”
CFM: A Leader in Aviation Innovation
CFM International, a joint venture between GE Aerospace and Safran Aircraft Engines, is the world’s leading supplier of commercial aircraft engines. Its LEAP family sets the standard for efficiency, reliability, and optimised cost of ownership for narrowbody aircraft. The LEAP engines power over 600 operators globally, representing the forefront of commercial aviation technology.
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