ITA Airways, Italy’s national airline, has received another addition to its narrowbody fleet with the delivery of an Airbus A320neo, bearing serial number 12253. The aircraft is powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines, a key feature of the A320neo family known for efficiency and environmental performance.
GATES USA SPAH has officially announced the expansion of its contracted MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) capabilities to include LEAP engines, marking a significant milestone in its technical services offering. This development enhances the company’s role in the global aviation aftermarket by aligning with the next generation of fuel-efficient commercial aircraft engines.
Colorful Guizhou Airlines has taken delivery of an Airbus A320neo, marking the introduction of its newly designed cabin layout, which enhances passenger comfort and onboard experience. The aircraft, leased from CDB Aviation, is the second of three A320neos included in a 2024 lease agreement, with the final aircraft scheduled for delivery in 2026.
In a strategic move to enhance its fleet’s efficiency and performance, ANA Holdings, the parent company of All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Peach Aviation, has announced an order exceeding 75 LEAP engines from CFM International. This order encompasses both installed engines and spares, reflecting ANA’s commitment to modernizing its aircraft fleet.
ST Engineering‘s Commercial Aerospace division has announced the acquisition of Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) contracts for CFM56-7B and LEAP-1A engines from two prominent Middle Eastern airlines.
StandardAero (US) has announced that its San Antonio engine overhaul center has secured maintenance organization approval from the Civil Aviation Administration (CAA) of China for the LEAP-1A and LEAP-1Bturbofan engines. This approval is a significant milestone, enabling StandardAero to perform maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for Chinese operators using these advanced engines.
AFI KLM E&M and CFM International (US) have signed an agreement to purchase up to 10 spare LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engines. These engines will bolster AFI KLM E&M’s portfolio of LEAP Premier MRO services, enabling the company to provide comprehensive maintenance, repair, and overhaul solutions to airline customers globally.
The FAA (US) and EASA (Europe) have jointly certified an updated high-pressure turbine (HPT) hardware durability kit for the LEAP-1A engines, manufactured by CFM International. These engines power the popular Airbus A320neo family, and the updated kit is designed to enhance durability and reduce maintenance requirements, ensuring improved reliability and operational efficiency.
Lufthansa Technik has established a non-exclusive maintenance contract with Avianca to support the LEAP-1A engines powering Avianca’s aircraft fleet. This agreement enhances Avianca’s access to high-standard engine maintenance services provided by Lufthansa Technik, a leader in aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) solutions.
Icelandic low-cost carrier PLAY Airlines has entered an agreement with StandardAero to receive performance restoration shop visit (PRSV) services for its LEAP-1A engines, which power PLAY’s A320neo fleet. StandardAero, operating from its specialized facility in San Antonio, Texas, will provide PRSV and MRO support under the CFM Branded Service Agreement. This maintenance partnership enables PLAY…
