ST Engineering enhances Safran support with LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B module repair offload agreement.
ST Engineering announced that its Commercial Aerospace business has expanded support for Safran Aircraft Engines. This expansion involves a two-year agreement with an option for extension. The agreement provides module repair offload support for the CFM LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engines. Safran Aircraft Engines will offload module repair work to ST Engineering under the agreement. This work includes the high-pressure turbine (HPT) rotor assembly and stage 2 HPT nozzle assembly of the LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engines. This collaboration addresses the increasing MRO demand for LEAP engines as operators ramp up their flying operations. Additionally, ST Engineering’s offload support enhances Safran Aircraft Engines’ MRO capacity and optimizes the turnaround time of engine shop visits for customers.
Nicolas Potier, VP Support & Services at Safran Aircraft Engines, said, “Expanding our partnership with ST Engineering is part of our strategy to develop our global capacities for LEAP MRO activities. The LEAP fleet has experienced the fastest ramp-up in commercial aviation industry with a growing fleet of over 3,300 aircraft, which means that we will need to rely on our valued MRO partners as part of our growing network to keep providing our customers with the highest CFM standards.”
Additionally, ST Engineering will enhance its support for Safran Aircraft Engines in LEAP-1B engines maintenance offload services. This reinforces their collaboration beyond the module repair offload agreement. ST Engineering continues to provide ongoing offload support for Safran Aircraft Engines. Moreover, This includes maintenance for the CFM56-5B, CFM56-7B, and LEAP-1A engines. Furthermore, This underscores the strong trust and partnership between the two companies.
Tay Eng Guan, SVP/Head, Engine Services at ST Engineering, said, “This offload agreement is the latest win-win arrangement that strengthens our partnership with Safran Aircraft Engines and support for LEAP engines operators. We are well positioned to address the rising demand for quick-turn and performance restoration shop visits for LEAP engines, having made the investments in equipment such as shroud grinding machinery, and built up a strong team of skilled technicians. We will continue to ramp up our LEAP engine capabilities and look forward to providing even greater support to Safran Aircraft Engines and airlines so that they can maximise their operations.”
ST Engineering, as the first independent MRO provider in Asia, joined the LEAP open MRO ecosystem under the CFM Branded Service Agreement in 2023. Additionally, Its Commercial Aerospace business currently possesses LEAP-1B engine testing capabilities. Moreover, it is progressively expanding its LEAP engine services at its Singapore facility. This expansion aims to offer the full suite of MRO services for both LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engines. Specifically, LEAP-1A engine testing is anticipated to be operational by 3Q2024.
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The LEAP engine fleet has exceeded 50 million engine flight hours recently, with continued growth expected. This growth is supported by a robust backlog of over 10,600 engines.
Q. – What expansion has ST Engineering announced for Safran Aircraft Engines?
A. – Two-year module repair offload agreement with extension option.
Q. – What does the agreement cover for CFM LEAP engines?
A. – Module repair support for LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engines.
