ST Engineering converted two large hangars in Singapore for dedicated CFM International engine MRO. One, formerly used for component warehousing, is now dedicated to CFM56 engines. The second, previously used for a range of engine maintenance, will focus on Leap-1A and -1B engines. The engine shops will enable ST Engineering to increase shop visits gradually to 300 annually from 150 by 2027.
Leaps In Hyderabad
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In November 2025, Safran opened a large Leap engine MRO facility in Hyderabad, India, that is eventually planned to ramp up to maintain 300 engines annually. The $230 million investment in the new engine shop also includes an on-site training center with capabilities to educate at least 100 Indian technicians and engineers each year. India is CFM’s third-largest market.
Beijing Aero Engine Services
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Rolls-Royce and Air China opened Beijing Aero Engine Services (BAESL), a joint venture focused on Trent 700, Trent XWB-84 and Trent 1000 engines, in December 2025. The facility is Rolls’ first on the Chinese mainland and one of only four authorized joint venture overhaul facilities within the engine manufacturer’s global services network. BAESL is expected to ramp up to 250 overhauls annually by 2034.
JV For Leap MRO In Singapore
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SIA Engineering Co. (SIAEC) and Safran Aircraft Engines signed an agreement in June to establish a joint venture facility in Singapore for Leap-1A and -1B MRO. Safran will hold 51% and SIAEC the other 49%. The joint venture plans to build a facility that will integrate SIAEC’s current quick-turn Leap operations.
HAECO Xiamen
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The HAECO Engine Services (Xiamen) subsidiary is opening a new facility to support overhaul, testing and repair of a variety of engines, including the GE Aerospace GE90, GE9X, CF34-10A and Engine Alliance GP7200. The company plans to scale to 200 GE90 engines annually once it completes Phase 3 of expansion by the fourth quarter.
HAECO's 5th Engine Workshop In Hong Kong
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HAECO opened its fifth engine workshop at its Hong Kong maintenance base in July. The workshop has three dedicated engine maintenance bays that will support advanced engine services, such as Rolls-Royce Trent XWB module swaps and CFM International Leap support, according to the company.
Korean Air Engine Center Update
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Korean Air is building a new engine maintenance center in Unbuk. The 140,000 m2 (1.5 million ft.2) facility is on schedule for completion in late 2026, with full operations beginning in 2027. Supporting infrastructure such as the second engine test cell was completed in 2025, giving capability to test engines up to 150,000 lb. of thrust.
As executive editor of MRO and business aviation, Lee Ann Shay directs Aviation Week's coverage of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), including Inside MRO, and business aviation, including BCA.
