Safran will reactivate the second Test Cell at SR Technics Zurich facility for the GTF, LEAP and CFM56 engine.
SR Technics recently signed an agreement with Safran Test Cells, a division of Safran Aero Boosters, for extending its test capabilities and capacities in Zurich (Switzerland) by reactivating its second test cell. Safran Test Cells will provide SR Technics with the aerodynamic and acoustics construction design for the test cell to enable local contractors to recommence operations at the facility for engine testing.
Under the terms of the agreement, Safran Test Cells will also design, produce and install specific equipment such as aero-acoustic elements and all required systems to enable testing of the new engine types PW1100G-JM, LEAP-1A/-1B as well as legacy engines CFM56-5B / -7B. The design & planning phase of the re-activation is currently in progress, well-handled by an internationally composed project team. The partial teardown of the actual building will begin in November 2022, and in February 2023 the construction rebuilt will be launched.
Jean-Marc Lenz, Chief Executive Officer at SR Technics stated, “With Safran Test Cells we have a very experienced partner on board who supports our major cornerstone in our company development to extend our capabilities by providing maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for the GTF and LEAP engines at our facilities in Zurich.”
SR Technics is substantially investing in the facilities at the Zurich-Airport site to accommodate the extended maintenance work. The company is aiming to enhance its overall competitiveness by securing and expanding its highly skilled workforce in Switzerland by more than 400 additional jobs over the coming six years to meet the new capability and related demand.
Jérôme Morhet, Test Cells Senior Vice President at Safran Aero Boosters said, “We are very pleased to have been chosen by SR Technics, a world-renowned player, for this very promising, high-performance and environmental friendly MRO test facilities. Our Safran Test Cells teams will have the opportunity to implement the best of our state-of-the-art technologies, including our latest DACS software, Test Nacelle Equipment as well as our innovative green products”.
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SR Technics has already received the EASA/FAA approval for its targeted activities. The company will start to offer repair services for LEAP-1B within its Quick Turn Line Services. SR Technics recently became a member of the global Pratt & Whitney MRO network to maintain the new turbofan engine PW1100G-JM.
