SIA Engineering Company (SIAEC) and Safran Aircraft Engines (SAE) have signed a joint venture agreement to establish a dedicated CFM LEAP engine MRO facility in Singapore. The new venture will support LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engines, marking a significant milestone in the partnership following the letter of intent signed in November 2025 to strengthen LEAP engine maintenance capabilities in the region.
Under the agreement, Safran Aircraft Engines will hold a 51% stake in the joint venture, while SIAEC will own the remaining 49%. The partnership builds on the companies’ existing collaboration, which began in 2019 with a LEAP engine maintenance services agreement.
SIAEC currently carries out LEAP engine Quick Turn maintenance for SAE at its Aircraft Engine Services facility in Changi North. These operations will be transferred into the new joint venture, creating the foundation for a state-of-the-art engine MRO facility. The planned expansion will increase engine shop visit capacity and provide a broader range of services for LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engines, supporting the growing global fleet powered by LEAP engines.
SIAEC Chief Commercial Officer Wong Yue Jeen said the venture combines Safran’s original equipment manufacturer expertise with SIAEC’s established MRO capabilities. He noted that the partnership will strengthen the global LEAP maintenance network while enhancing SIAEC’s expertise in servicing next-generation engines to meet rising worldwide demand.
Nicolas Potier, Executive Vice President of Support & Services at Safran Aircraft Engines, described the agreement as an important step in expanding the company’s global MRO ecosystem. He said the new facility will help address increasing demand for LEAP engine maintenance across the Asia-Pacific region by bringing together the strengths of both organisations.
The joint venture is expected to provide airlines with high-quality maintenance support, improved operational reliability and greater access to specialised LEAP engine services as the market for next-generation aircraft engines continues to expand.
