GA Telesis Engine Services (GATES), the engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) subsidiary of GA Telesis LLC, has announced two strategic milestones that expand its global footprint and strengthen its position as an successful, independent engine maintenance provider.
GATES has secured Approved Maintenance Organisation (AMO) certification from South Korea’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport covering the CFM56-5B, CFM56-7B and CF6-80C2 engine types. The approval authorises GATES to carry out full engine overhaul services for South Korean operators, a market with a large and growing installed base of these engines. It also provides airlines in the region with a credible independent MRO alternative in a segment traditionally dominated by OEM-affiliated facilities. The certification increases competitive choice, offers tangible cost benefits for operators and supports improved fleet reliability, while confirming GATES’ compliance with stringent international regulatory and quality standards.
In parallel, GATES has secured an engine maintenance agreement with MIAT Mongolian Airlines to overhaul the carrier’s CFM56-7B engines. The contract further accelerates the company’s expansion across the Asia-Pacific region and reflects growing customer confidence in GATES’ technical capability and operational performance.
