GA Telesis Engine Services (GATES) has secured its first engine maintenance contract from a South Korean airline following its recent certification by the Republic of Korea’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT).
Under the agreement, GATES will provide maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for CFM56-7B engines operated by Jeju Air, one of South Korea’s leading low-cost carriers. The contract marks the company’s first engagement with a South Korean operator since obtaining MOLIT Approved Maintenance Organisation (AMO) certification.
Earlier this year, GATES received approval to maintain CFM56-5B, CFM56-7B and CF6-80C2 engine platforms, enabling it to offer certified engine maintenance services to airlines in South Korea.
Jeju Air said the partnership would strengthen the reliability of its fleet by drawing on GATES’ global technical expertise and MRO capabilities, while supporting the carrier’s operational performance and service quality.
