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StandardAero has completed correlation of its San Antonio test cell for LEAP-1A engines ©

StandardAero’s San Antonio facility begins LEAP-1A engine testing

StandardAero’s engine overhaul centre in San Antonio, Texas, has completed correlation of its first test cell for the CFM International LEAP-1A turbofan engine, marking a significant milestone in its rollout of LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B maintenance, repair, and overhaul capabilities. The San Antonio facility is now equipped to conduct LEAP-1A functional and performance engine testing, serving […]

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StandardAero will service PLAY's Leap-1A engines © PLAY Airlines

StandardAero adds PLAY airlines as new LEAP-1A engine client

MRO & Production

StandardAero has added Icelandic low-cost carrier PLAY airlines (PLAY) to its list of CFM International LEAP engine clients. StandardAero’s LEAP MRO facility in San Antonio, Texas, will deliver LEAP-1A performance restoration shop visit (PRSV) services for PLAY’s fleet of Airbus A320neo-family aircraft. This collaboration reflects StandardAero’s growing role in LEAP engine support and positions it

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StandardAero has renewed its arrangement with Pinnacle Air Network © StandardAero

StandardAero renews service arrangement with Pinnacle Air Network

MRO & Production

StandardAero has renewed its engine service arrangement with the Pinnacle Air Network, a coalition of 18 reputable independent fixed base operators (FBOs), maintenance, repair and overhaul providers, and aircraft sales and charter companies situated across North America. Under this agreement, StandardAero will provide MRO services for various engine platforms, including the Pratt & Whitney Canada

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StandardAero secures agreement with Corendon Airlines for LEAP-1B engine maintenance

MRO & Production

StandardAero has signed a non-exclusive agreement with Turkish airline Corendon Airlines to provide maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for the CFM International LEAP-1B engines powering the carrier’s Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. This agreement marks the extension of the two companies’ existing relationship, as Corendon also operates Boeing 737-800 aircraft with CFM56-7B engines, which

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StandardAero acquires Aero Turbine to strengthen military engine services

Financial

StandardAero has announced its acquisition of Aero Turbine Inc., a provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services and consultative repair solutions for military engines and accessories. The acquisition was made from Gallant Capital, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm. Founded in 1978, Aero Turbine operates out of the Stockton Metropolitan Airport in northern California.

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U.S. Navy E-2D Advanced Hawkeye powered by Rolls-Royce T56-427A engines

StandardAero secures T56-427A engine MRO services contract

Military & Defense

The U.S. Navy has selected StandardAero as the prime contractor for depot-level repair services on Rolls-Royce T56-A-427A engines, supporting its fleet of E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft. The contract, which includes a base year and four option years, totals US$315,734,572 and was awarded to StandardAero on August 14, 2024, following a competitive evaluation process. StandardAero has

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StandardAero partners with Avianca to support LEAP-1A engines

MRO & Production

StandardAero has signed a non-exclusive agreement with Avianca to provide support for an undefined quantity of the CFM International LEAP-1A turbofan engines powering the carrier’s fleet of Airbus A320neo aircraft, according to its operational demands. Avianca joins the growing list of operators relying on StandardAero’s new LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) line

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StandardAero celebrates 1,000th CFM56-7B shop visit

Aircraft & Engines

Last month, StandardAero celebrated its 1,000th CFM International CFM56-7B shop visit, supporting a major North American operator of Boeing’s 737 NG passenger jet. StandardAero is an authorised service partner for the CFM56-7B turbofan engine, which it supports through a General Support License Agreement (GSLA). StandardAero launched its CFM56-7B programme in June 2009, when its Winnipeg,

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Kim Ernzen appointed Chief Operating Officer at StandardAero

People

StandardAero has announced the appointment of Kim Ernzen as Chief Operating Officer. Reporting directly to Russell Ford, StandardAero’s Chairman and CEO, Ernzen will oversee global operational performance, efficiency, engineering and supply chain management. She will also manage StandardAero’s Engine Services and Component Repair Services divisions, ensuring close oversight of the company’s overall business performance. Ernzen

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A Honeywell RE220 Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) © Honeywell

StandardAero’s Maryville facility delivers 12,000th APU

MRO & Production

StandardAero has completed and delivered its 12,000th auxiliary power unit (APU) repair at its Maryville, Tennessee facility. Since 1997, the Maryville facility has been entrusted by commercial airline and business jet operators worldwide to deliver reliable and cost-effective APU services, consistently setting industry benchmarks in support of these critical powerplants. Spanning 154,000 ft², StandardAero’s Maryville

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StandardAero’s San Antonio facility begins LEAP-1A engine testing

StandardAero adds PLAY airlines as new LEAP-1A engine client

StandardAero renews service arrangement with Pinnacle Air Network

StandardAero secures agreement with Corendon Airlines for LEAP-1B engine maintenance

StandardAero acquires Aero Turbine to strengthen military engine services

StandardAero secures T56-427A engine MRO services contract

StandardAero partners with Avianca to support LEAP-1A engines

StandardAero celebrates 1,000th CFM56-7B shop visit

Kim Ernzen appointed Chief Operating Officer at StandardAero

StandardAero’s Maryville facility delivers 12,000th APU

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