Rolls-Royce has officially opened Beijing Aero Engine Services Limited (BAESL), its new joint-venture MRO facility established with Air China. The launch significantly expands Rolls-Royce’s global MRO footprint and responds to the growing long-term demand for Trent engines as wide-body fleets continue to develop across Asia and worldwide. Located in the Chinese capital, BAESL is the first dedicated Trent engine overhaul facility in mainland China and a strategically important addition to the company’s international support network. Its opening represents a major step in Rolls-Royce’s plan to increase global widebody engine maintenance capacity while offering more localised support to airlines in China and the broader Asia-Pacific region.
At the opening ceremony, the Civil Aviation Administration of China granted BAESL its maintenance organisation certificate (MOC), formally confirming that the facility meets all regulatory requirements to perform high-quality overhaul services on Trent engines. This certification underscores BAESL’s readiness to deliver professional, reliable and efficient support to operators, ensuring engines are maintained to the highest technical standards.
Equipped with advanced tooling, modern digital systems and a highly trained workforce, BAESL is designed to support growing regional and global requirements for Trent engine maintenance. Its capabilities will enhance operational efficiency for airlines, reduce turnaround times and strengthen the resilience of the Trent support network. The establishment of BAESL demonstrates Rolls-Royce’s commitment to long-term partnership, localisation and continued investment in one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation markets.
