StandardAero has entered into a General Terms Agreement (GTA) with aircraft lessor AviLease to provide maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for the CFM56-7B and LEAP-1A/LEAP-1B engines. The agreement enables StandardAero to support AviLease’s portfolio of approximately 200 aircraft, primarily leased to 53 airline customers worldwide. The company’s San Antonio, Texas facility, designated as a CFM LEAP Premier MRO provider, will handle the newer LEAP engines, while its Winnipeg and Dallas locations will service the established CFM56-7B engines, often used on Boeing 737NG aircraft.
StandardAero has industrialized over 475 components for the LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engines, and is expanding its technical workforce through dedicated training programs. The company’s history of supporting the CFM56-7B engine dates back to 2010, with services provided from Winnipeg and more recently at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, enhancing its capacity to meet global demand. Its service portfolio includes component repair, overhaul, asset management, and engine health monitoring services.
Support and Growth
Olivier Ruffet, Vice President Sales – EMEA at StandardAero, highlighted the significance of this partnership, emphasizing the company’s commitment to high-quality service for AviLease’s expanding aircraft portfolio. The collaboration reflects StandardAero’s position as a leading MRO provider for both engine families, supporting the operational needs of airline customers and facilitating growth in the aviation maintenance sector.
