Singapore’s ST Engineering wins nacelle contract

ST Engineering’s Commercial Aerospace business announced the expansion of its longstanding partnership with LOT Polish Airlines, securing a five-year nacelle maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) agreement to support the airline’s 15-strong Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet. This exclusive agreement not only extends ST Engineering’s nacelle MRO support for LOT Polish Airlines’ 787s, but also strengthens the collaboration with the introduction of a structured refurbishment programme that embeds predictive maintenance methodologies into nacelle lifecycle management. The structured refurbishment programme will shift nacelle lifecycle management for LOT Polish Airlines from a reactive maintenance model to a more data-driven planning framework, thereby enhancing cost governance, operational resilience and asset integrity. Leveraging soft time-based scheduling and predictive reliability modelling, the programme aims to minimise unscheduled removals, increase turnaround performance and optimise total cost of ownership for the airline’s 787 operations. Henrik Scholtfeldt, Head of Global Nacelle MRO, ST Engineering, said, “This agreement reflects LOT Polish Airlines’ continued trust and confidence in us to keep their Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet flying safely. By including predictive maintenance in our partnership, we are able to further strengthen our service consistency and support LOT Polish Airlines in reaching higher cost efficiency and operational resilience.” Wiktor Radon, Technical Operations Managing Director, LOT Polish Airlines, said, “This programme is a strategic investment in operational efficiency and long-term value creation for fleet resilience. Predictive maintenance provides measurable advantages: fewer unscheduled events, assured turnaround times, and enhanced aircraft availability — outcomes that underpin our financial objectives and reinforce service continuity for our customers. ST Engineering’s Commercial Aerospace business has over 50 years of experience in providing aircraft engine nacelles MRO solutions. Its global nacelle MRO network includes MRO facilities in Stockholm, Baltimore, Melbourne and Xiamen, as well as over 10 additional service centres and asset pools worldwide to provide round-the-clock support and availability to asset pools of exchange units. Its nacelle MRO programmes have been certified by multiple aviation authorities, and are approved by major aviation OEMs such as Boeing, Airbus, Safran and Collins Aerospace, enabling it to provide OEM-aligned repairs to a global clientele. SR Technics starts operations at new Swiss facility SR Technics announced the start of operations at its facility in Bad Zurzach, expanding the company’s engine maintenance footprint. Beginning in January 2026, the site provides Quick Turn Services, including high-level engine inspections, repairs, modifications, and field assistance services worldwide for CFM56-5B/7B and PW4000 engines. The new facility, named SR Technics Zurzach, has been established to support quick and efficient maintenance work, helping aircraft return to service as soon as possible. All required approvals and certifications from aviation authorities, including the Swiss Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA), have been obtained, allowing operations to begin as planned. The first engine induction at the new facility will be a CFM56-7B engine operated by Transavia Airlines, marking the operational launch of the site. “The start of operations in Bad Zurzach, in close proximity to our two test cells in Zurich, reflects our commitment as a full-service provider to our customers,” said Owen McClave, CEO of SR Technics. “With dedicated Quick Turn and Field Assistance Services, we can respond immediately to customer needs, while continuing to invest in people, capabilities, and infrastructure,” added Pierre Berthelot, General Manager of Zurzach. Renovation of the facility began in January 2025, transforming an existing industrial building into a modern, purpose-designed engine maintenance environment. In parallel with the operational ramp-up, SR Technics plans to grow its workforce in Zurzach to around 100 employees, supporting both business growth and regional employment. SR Technics is further developing the Zurzach site to support its growth initiatives. For Editorial Inquiries Contact: Editor Matt Driskill at [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries Contact: Head of Sales Sally Passey at [email protected]