StandardAero secures agreement with Corendon Airlines for LEAP-1B engine maintenance

StandardAero has signed a non-exclusive agreement with Turkish airline Corendon Airlines to provide maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for the CFM International LEAP-1B engines powering the carrier's Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. This agreement marks the extension of the two companies' existing relationship, as Corendon also operates Boeing 737-800 aircraft with CFM56-7B engines, which StandardAero already services.

Corendon joins a growing number of operators utilising StandardAero's LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B MRO services, which are provided at its San Antonio facility in Texas. Corendon's first LEAP-1B engine has already been inducted for a Continued Time Engine Maintenance (CTEM) shop visit, marking the beginning of the collaboration under the new agreement.

Will Pitcher, Senior Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and Customers at StandardAero's Airlines & Fleets division, expressed satisfaction with the partnership, stating: “StandardAero is proud to have been entrusted by Corendon Airlines to provide LEAP-1B MRO services, adding Türkiye to our growing list of LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B customer nations. We value the confidence shown by Corendon in our San Antonio-based LEAP team and look forward to meeting their service expectations for many years to come.”

StandardAero's San Antonio facility has recently gained LEAP-1B correlation approval for its first test cell, further solidifying its capabilities in servicing these advanced engines. The company continues to expand its engine repair capabilities through its Component Repair Services (CRS) division, which has developed over 230 component repairs for the LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engines.

In addition to its MRO services, StandardAero is investing in the future by growing its team of LEAP-certified technicians through its in-house Aviation Mechanic Training Program, housed at its Training Academy in San Antonio.