MTU Maintenance has signed a five-year MRO agreement with SriLankan Airlines for its CFM International LEAP-1A engines building upon their existing partnership including V2500 engines and leasing support.
MTU Maintenance has entered into a significant five-year maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) agreement with SriLankan Airlines for their CFM International LEAP-1A engines. This collaboration builds upon their existing partnership, which has previously included V2500 engines and leasing support. SriLankan Airlines, the national carrier operating a fleet of 22 Airbus A330 and A320/A321 aircraft, has expressed confidence in MTU Maintenance’s technical expertise. The airline, conducting flights across South Asia, Europe, the Far East, and the Middle East, anticipates fast, reliable, and cost-efficient support from MTU Maintenance as it continues to expand its fleet.
The agreement underscores the enduring partnership between the two entities and emphasizes MTU Maintenance’s commitment to providing top-notch MRO services. MTU Aero Engines’ Chief Program Officer, Michael Schreyögg, highlighted the company’s pioneering role in adding independent LEAP capabilities. He affirmed their dedication to delivering safe, reliable, and expert MRO services to SriLankan Airlines as they integrate new-generation engines into their fleet.
“We are delighted to be expanding our long-standing and successful partnership,” says Richard Nuttall, CEO, SriLankan Airlines. “We trust in MTU Maintenance’s technical expertise and look forward to their fast, reliable and cost-efficient support for our growing fleet,” he further added. The maintenance work covered by the agreement will take place at MTU Maintenance Zhuhai, a joint venture with China Southern Airlines. This facility specializes in MRO services for LEAP engines and has amassed considerable experience since 2018, having completed nearly 100 shop visits for this engine type.
“This contract is a testament to our long-term cooperation with SriLankan Airlines as they expand their fleet to include new generation engines,” adds Michael Schreyögg, Chief Program Officer, MTU Aero Engines. “We were the first MRO to add independent LEAP capabilities and will support SriLankan Airlines with safe, reliable and expert MRO in the years to come,” he further added.
MTU Maintenance is globally recognized as the largest independent provider of tailored MRO solutions for aero engines. With over 1,200 shop visits annually and a portfolio spanning more than 30 engine types, the company stands as a key player in the aviation industry. Apart from its core engine MRO services, MTU Maintenance offers a comprehensive suite of solutions, including on-site support, engine leasing, asset management, and cutting-edge engine trend monitoring and fleet management through its proprietary CORTEX software.
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This agreement not only strengthens the ties between MTU Maintenance and SriLankan Airlines but also underscores the former’s position as a reliable partner in the aviation MRO sector. As the aviation industry continues to evolve, strategic collaborations like this play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficiency, safety, and sustainability of airline operations.
