StandardAero expands LEAP MRO network

StandardAero has signed a long-term CFM Branded Service Agreement (CBSA) to support the CFM International LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engines. 

Under the terms of the CBSA, StandardAero becomes part of CFM’s authorised MRO network for the latest generation LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engines, providing a full range of MRO services to operators worldwide. The company will support the LEAP-1A and -1B from its facility in San Antonio, which has benefitted from significant investment over the past five years.

It will also be developing a new engine component repairs and industrialisation through its Components & Accessories division’s network of locations and its Repair & Development Center of Excellence.

“StandardAero is honored to become part of the worldwide MRO network for the LEAP engine,” said Lewis Prebble, President of Airlines and Fleets for StandardAero. “The CBSA agreement extends our existing 14-year relationship with CFM as an MRO provider for the CFM56-7B powerplant, and continues StandardAero’s expansion of its narrowbody engine support capabilities.  We look forward to meeting the needs and expectations of LEAP operators worldwide for many decades to come.”

“We are delighted to add LEAP MRO capabilities in the US through this major partnership with StandardAero,” said Nicolas Potier, VP Support & Services for CFM parent company SAE.

“CBSA agreements are part of CFM strategy to give our airlines customers worldwide more choice in the market while helping them maximize their operations with the LEAP engine.”