SIA Engineering Company Limited (SIAEC) and Safran Aircraft Engines (SAE) have signed a letter of intent (LoI) designed to broaden their collaboration on CFM LEAP engine maintenance in Singapore. The agreement sets the stage for both companies to explore an expanded scope of services under their existing commercial arrangement, including the possible creation of a joint venture dedicated to LEAP engine Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO).
SIAEC already undertakes LEAP quick-turn maintenance for SAE at its Aircraft Engine Services facility in Changi North. The new arrangement aims to reinforce that work by examining how both partners can increase capacity, strengthen technical capabilities and support the global surge in demand for LEAP engine servicing.
Wong Yue Jeen, Chief Commercial Officer at SIAEC, said the company was pleased to be taking its partnership with SAE to a new level as the aviation sector continues to recover and expand. He noted that the collaboration builds on a deep and longstanding relationship with the wider Safran Group. According to Wong, the initiative could allow SIAEC to play a larger role in SAE’s LEAP maintenance network by developing added technical depth and expanding available engine maintenance capacity. He said Singapore’s strategic position and the company’s proven engineering expertise place it in a strong position to enhance the network’s resilience and value.
Nicolas Potier, Executive Vice President Support & Services at SAE, said the LOI demonstrates SAE’s commitment to enlarging its global MRO footprint while supporting the sharp rise in demand for LEAP engine maintenance. He stressed that combining SIAEC’s recognised strengths in LEAP servicing with Safran’s own capabilities would enable both companies to deliver innovation and operational excellence. Potier added that the strengthened partnership aims to provide airline customers with world-class maintenance standards and improved efficiency as fleets worldwide continue to modernise.
