FARNBOROUGH, England—Lufthansa Technik has signed an agreement with GE Aerospace subsidiary Unison to become the authorized European repair provider for ignition system components on the CFM International Leap engine family.
The German MRO giant will partner with U.S.-based Unison, a supplier of gas turbine engine components and electrical and mechanical systems, for 15 years and provide Leap ignition system component services, including exciters and leads, from its main engine repair facility in Hamburg.
Unison will supply OEM parts and technical data to Lufthansa Technik and enable the MRO provider to administer warranty for components related to the GE Aerospace-Safran engine joint venture program from its shop in Hamburg.
Lufthansa Technik confirmed that while the companies will work together under the long-term agreement, both parties will continue to operate independently and compete globally for repair and overhaul work.
Kranthi Tata, president and CEO of Unison, said the partnership will strengthen the regional MRO network for Leap ignition systems while increasing service capabilities available to operators in Europe. Unison, headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, supports commercial, military and space applications. For the Leap, it is a manufacturer of the engine's ignition systems, temperature sensors, alternators, air-cooled oil coolers and custom engine build-up systems.
All Leap variants are covered under the agreement. Lufthansa Technik has held full MRO approval for the -1A, a powerplant option for the Airbus A320neo, since 2019, and for the -1B, an engine option for the Boeing 737 MAX, since 2022. The company also holds some approvals for the -1C, the option for the Chinese-manufactured Comac C919 aircraft, including specialized component and systems repairs.
Lufthansa Technik was among the first five members of CFM International’s Premier MRO network, announced in 2024, which had grown to eight providers by July 2026. More recently, it has bolstered its Leap activities by starting the operation of a Leap-1B overhaul shop in Calgary, Canada, backed by a 15-year contract with airline WestJet worth around $3 billion. A test cell is expected to come online for the operation next year.
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