Gallery: MRO Shops Adding Engine Capabilities

James Pozzi

SSAMC Gets LEAP-1B Test Cell Qualification

Sichuan Services Aero-engine Maintenance Company became the first MRO in China to gain LEAP-1B test cell upgrade in its test cell at its facility in Shuangliu, Chengdu.

ST Engineering Bolsters Engine Repair Offerings

ST AerospaceEarlier in the year, ST Engineering announced its aerospace arm signed an agreement with CFM International to provide MRO support for its LEAP-1B engine. Through the agreement, ST Engineering will have the rights to the use technical data to perform MRO work on the LEAP-1B engine.

Magnetic MRO Expands Engine Workshop Capabilities

Near the beginning of the global crisis in early April, Magnetic MRO announced capability expansions for its engine business. The investment in new tooling, which received FAA and EASA approvals, saw more than 40 new services added to the company's offering. These included the ability to perform modular maintenance and repair of CFM56-5B and CFM56-7B engines. Also, new capability includes Fan, LPT MM, Hot section modules replacement, special procedures, partial and full replacement of HPT blades, HPT NGVs, HPT shrouds, LPT Stage 1 Vanes and others.

Aero Norway Invests In Equipment, Engine Inventory

Aero NorwayAero Norway spent around $1.5 million on a new high speed grinder for its workshop in Stavanger. This was followed up by investment in five more CFM56-3 engines which were reintroduced into its refurbish and sell program to support its customers and fill the slots caused by deferred -5B/-7B workscopes caused by COVID-19.
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Pratt & Whitney

Credit: Pratt & Whitney

Pratt & Whitney services the GTF at locations including its facility in Singapore, Pratt & Whitney Eagle Services Asia, where it completed its 100th quick turn repair on the engine type in mid-2020. It will also expand its facility in North Berwick, Maine (US) to provide maintenance for high-pressure turbine and high-pressure compressor modules on the engine family.

Heston Adds Engine On-Wing MRO Services

Australia-based Heston MRO has added several engine on-wing repair services to its aftermarket offerings. As part of a CASA Part 145 approval, the company has introduced engines borescope inspections, bore blending, components inventory checks, quick engine change and line replaceable unit replacement, end of lease inspections, engine preservation and technical consultancy services.

FL Technics Adds Quick-Turn Engine Repairs

Lithuania-based FL Technics’ engine division has opened a new facility for CFM56 family engine MRO quick turn activities in Kaunas. The new hangar, operated by FL Technics Engine Services, was recently granted Part-145 approval from Lithuania’s aviation regulator the Transport Competency Agency of Republic of Lithuania with approval from EASA. It operates in close proximity to FL Technics’ main facilities in the city.

MHI Eyes Aftermarket Services Expansion

Japanese engine specialist Mitsubishi Heavy Industries intends to grow its engine aftermarket business and is eyeing new additions to its repair capabilities in the next few months. Its facility currently offers repair services for the IAE V2500 and Pratt & Whitney's PW4000 engine.

While the aviation industry has grinded to a halt in the wake of COVID-19, MRO shops are still planning ahead. Here's some of the recent engine capability additions made in the commercial aftermarket in 2020.

James Pozzi

As Aviation Week's European MRO editor, 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.