Mainboard-listed SIA Engineering Company Limited (SIAEC) has opened its new Aircraft Engine Services (AES) facility in Singapore to provide engine maintenance services to Safran Aircraft Engines (SAE). SIAEC, which invested approximately S$9.0 million to develop the facility, will provide Engine Quick Turn (QT) and modification embodiment services for both CFM LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engines at this engine shop.
With a production gross floor area of approximately 20,935 ft², AES is equipped with the latest Engine QT processes, and state-of-the-art equipment and technology including the use of a Remote Guided Vehicle (RGV) for transporting engines, one of the first in the aviation industry. The facility can perform at least 60 QTs per year as well as on-site support and boroscope inspection services for the CFM LEAP -1A and -1B engines. In addition, AES has 50% more capacity to cope with surge demands.
