After Leap 1A Quick-Turn Approval, IAI Plans Greater Engine Capability

Leap 1A engine

To accommodate newly awarded quick-turn services for Leap 1A engines, pictured at the manufacturing site near Paris, IAI is considering building a new engine shop at its Tel Aviv site, which would double capacity there.

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Engine manufacturer CFM International has sought extra capacity for its Leap engine network as demand for quick-turn repairs and hospital shop visits climbs. In the past few years, several MRO providers with engine specializations have added Leap capabilities. The latest to do so is Israel Aerospace...
James Pozzi

As Aviation Week's MRO Editor EMEA, James Pozzi covers the latest industry news from the European region and beyond. He also writes in-depth features on the commercial aftermarket for Inside MRO.

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