Honeywell and ITP Aero have officially opened Europe’s first maintenance, repair, and overhaul service centre for the Honeywell F124-GA-200 engine. The landmark facility is located at ITP Aero’s site in Ajalvir, Madrid. The launch was marked with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by senior executives from both companies.
The new centre represents a major step in localising engine support for European operators. Until now, F124 engines in service across the continent required longer, more complex logistics chains for repair and overhaul. By providing capability within Europe, turnaround times will be shortened, and operators will benefit from reduced costs and greater operational flexibility.
“The opening of the new MRO service centre in Madrid strengthens our commitment to enhancing engine readiness and operational flexibility for our European customers,” said John Head, Vice President and General Manager, Engines, Honeywell Aerospace Technologies. “By localising MRO capabilities in Europe, we’re significantly improving turnaround times and reducing logistics burdens for our F124 engine operators.”
The development follows ITP Aero’s award of the F124 licence in 2024. In the year since, both companies have worked closely to establish the required infrastructure and regional capability. The Madrid facility is now fully equipped to service more than 150 F124 engines currently operating across Europe.
“Becoming the first European authorised service centre for F124 engines is a significant achievement for ITP Aero,” said Alan Jones, Executive Vice President of MRO at ITP Aero. “This milestone builds on our long-standing partnership with Honeywell and represents a major step forward in our growth strategy, reinforcing Spain’s role in supporting NATO-aligned defence capabilities.”
The new hub strengthens Europe’s aerospace ecosystem while boosting Spain’s industrial footprint. It also underlines the importance of collaboration between international engine manufacturers and regional partners to deliver reliable support for military and training aircraft powered by the F124 engine.
