MTU signs CF6-80C2 engine MRO deal with Air Canada

MTU Maintenance (MTU) has signed an exclusive contract with Air Canada for the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) of CF6-80C2 engines that power the flag carrier’s Boeing 767 cargo aircraft. The agreement marks a continuation of the strong partnership between the two companies—MTU Maintenance has been the exclusive MRO service provider for Air Canada’s CF6-80C2 engines for more than 25 years.

Under the agreement, the Montreal-based airline will send the wide-body aircraft engines to the MTU Maintenance Canada facility in Delta, British Columbia, where they will undergo various workscopes, including performance restorations, overhauls and accessory repair, among others. MTU Maintenance Hannover, which also specialises in the MRO of the CF6-80C2, will provide support to its Canadian counterpart, while MTU Maintenance Dallas—the network’s North American hub for ON-SITEPlus services—will offer on- and near-wing services. The contract is valid until 2027, with an option to extend for a further three years thereafter.

“MTU has been a longstanding partner of Air Canada for the engines on our Boeing 767s. We highly value their support and we are pleased to be extending our relationship. The freighters are an important part of our network strategy and MTU’s expertise will ensure the 767s deliver reliable performance for our loyal cargo customers. We are also proud to support the aerospace industry in B.C. and Canada by having work performed in Canada,” says Josh Vanderveen, Vice President of Maintenance at Air Canada.