MTU Maintenance has inaugurated its expanded Fort Worth, Texas, facility and inducted its first CFM International LEAP-1B engine, officially launching operations at the site. The engine, owned by Brazilian carrier GOL Linhas Aéreas (GOL), marks the latest milestone in a maintenance partnership spanning more than two decades.
GOL, the launch customer, has worked with MTU since the CFM56 programme and now operates a fleet of more than 60 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft powered by LEAP-1B engines. The airline was the first operator in South America to introduce the engine type.
“We are proud to continue our long-standing partnership with MTU as we celebrate this milestone today,” said Albert Pérez, GOL’s Chief Operating Officer. “MTU’s technical expertise and tailored support are crucial to our operations. We rely on their services to ensure the highest reliability and performance for our fleet.”
The Fort Worth site forms a key part of MTU’s strategy to expand its global MRO footprint and increase LEAP engine maintenance capacity in North America. The company plans to introduce maintenance services for GE Aerospace GEnx engines at the facility in a later phase.
MTU is investing US$120 million in the 43,000-square-metre facility, which has been undergoing a major upgrade since the company relocated operations there in 2023. The site now offers full engine disassembly, assembly and test capabilities, supporting growing demand for next generation narrow-body engine maintenance.
