StandardAero has signed a non-exclusive agreement with Avianca to provide support for an undefined quantity of the CFM International LEAP-1A turbofan engines powering the carrier's fleet of Airbus A320neo aircraft, according to its operational demands. Avianca joins the growing list of operators relying on StandardAero's new LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) line established at its San Antonio facility in Texas.
Under the general terms agreement signed between the two companies, Avianca will benefit from the broad range of LEAP-1A capabilities offered by StandardAero, which last March became the first North American non-airline CFM Branded Service Agreement (CBSA) holder for the LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B. These services – which include MRO support, workscoping/forecasting, engine testing, programme management, component repair development, lease engine support, and module swaps – are provided seamlessly under StandardAero's Total Engine Asset Management (TEAM™) portfolio.
StandardAero recently announced LEAP-1B correlation approval for the first test cell in its San Antonio test complex and will shortly add correlation approval for the LEAP-1A. These approvals will pave the way for the introduction of LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B performance restoration shop visit (PRSV) capability, which is expected to be attained by the end of the year.
In addition to establishing overhaul capability for the LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B at its San Antonio facility, StandardAero will also offer an extensive portfolio of repairs for the LEAP family through its Component Repair Services (CRS) division's network of locations and its Repair Development Center of Excellence. To date, StandardAero's CRS team has industrialised more than 230 component repairs for the LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B.
StandardAero also continues to grow its team of LEAP technicians through its in-house aviation mechanic training programme, located at its San Antonio site's Training Academy.
