SalamAir, Oman’s low-cost carrier, has selected StandardAero to provide MRO support for the CFM International LEAP-1A turbofan engines powering its fleet of Airbus A320neo-family aircraft.
StandardAero delivers support for the next-generation CFM International LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engine family from its 810,000-ft² facility in San Antonio, Texas. It is a CFM LEAP Premier MRO provider, having signed the first non-airline CFM-branded service agreement (CBSA) in the Americas for the LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B in March 2023.
Commenting on the announcement for SalamAir, Adrian Hamilton-Manns, SalamAir CEO said: “At SalamAir, safety, operational reliability and cost-efficiency remain at the core of our strategy as we continue to expand and modernise our fleet. Partnering with StandardAero for LEAP-1A engine MRO support marks a significant step in ensuring the long-term performance and availability of our aircraft. We are confident in StandardAero’s proven capabilities and technical expertise, and we look forward to a strong partnership that supports our growth and commitment to delivering dependable and affordable travel for our passengers across the region.”
In addition to establishing MRO capability for the LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B at its San Antonio facility, StandardAero is also industrialising new engine component repairs for the LEAP family through its component repair services (CRS) team’s network of locations and its Repair Development Centre of Excellence. To date, StandardAero’s CRS team has industrialised more than 300 component repairs for the LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B.
SalamAir currently operates a fleet of 13 Airbus A320/321 aircraft, with more than 80 daily flights. In 2025, the airline will expand its fleet with two new aircraft scheduled for delivery in July. SalamAir announced a ten-aircraft order in February 2025, aiming to grow its fleet to 25 aircraft by 2028.
