StandardAero has signed a General Terms Agreement (GTA) with global aircraft lessor AviLease to provide AviLease with MRO services for the CFM International LEAP-1A/LEAP-1B and CFM International CFM56-7B engines. AviLease owns and manages a portfolio of 200 predominantly new-technology, fuel-efficient aircraft on long-term lease to 53 airline customers.
Commenting on the announcement for StandardAero, Olivier Ruffet, Vice President Sales – EMEA, said: “StandardAero is delighted to establish a relationship with AviLease through this new agreement, which will enable our teams of LEAP and CFM56 engine MRO experts to provide responsive support to AviLease and its airline customers. We look forward to supporting AviLease with high quality engine services as it continues its dynamic growth journey over the coming years.”
StandardAero provides support for the next-generation CFM International LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engine family from its 810,000 sq. ft. facility in San Antonio, TX, as a CFM LEAP Premier MRO provider, having signed the first non-airline CFM Branded Service Agreement (CBSA) in the Americas for the LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B in March 2023.
In addition to establishing MRO capability for the LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B at its San Antonio facility, StandardAero is also industrialising new engine component repairs for the LEAP family through its Component Repair Services (CRS) team’s network of locations, and its Repair Development Center of Excellence. To date, StandardAero’s CRS team has industrialised more than 475 component repairs for the LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B. StandardAero also continues to grow its team of LEAP technicians through its in-house Aviation Mechanic Training Program, located at its San Antonio site’s Training Academy.
StandardAero is also a CFM International authorised CFM56-7B MRO provider, having supported the global CFM56-7B operator community with a comprehensive range of MRO services from its Winnipeg location since 2010. StandardAero now also provides CFM56-7B MRO support from its DFW International Airport, TX location, which is seeing strong demand from Boeing 737NG operators and asset owners. These newly introduced capabilities offer operators the confidence and convenience of a second CFM56-7B engine line, enabling StandardAero to accommodate the MRO requirements of its customers around the world while also providing the assurance of test cell capability redundancy.
The company provides an extensive range of additional services for the CFM56 family, including component repair and overhaul capabilities; engine, module and used serviceable material (USM) asset management support; and engine health monitoring (EHM) data analysis services.
AJW Group announces A330 PBH contract with ASL Aviation
AJW Group announced a new support agreement with ASL Aviation Holdings to provide airframe-only support for two A330ceo aircraft operated by ASL Airlines Ireland. This new agreement sees AJW deliver technical and engineering support on a time and materials (T&M) basis, enabling ASL to maintain flexibility while ensuring reliable, responsive aircraft support for its commercial operations. The programme went live earlier this year, with AJW Group providing operational support to the aircraft for an initial four-year period, reinforcing its long-term commitment to supporting ASL’s operators.
Scott Symington, Chief Commercial Officer at AJW Group, said: “AJW’s partnership with ASL is built on trust and our shared commitment to operational excellence, and we’re excited to be working with them again. Supporting two A330ceo aircraft aligns well with AJW’s expertise and growth, and this agreement allows us to provide flexible, effective support to meet their operations.”
Colin Grant, Chief Operating Officer at ASL Aviation Holdings, added: “Having AJW supporting these aircraft gives us confidence in the ongoing operation of our A330ceo fleet. Their airframe-focused approach fits well with our operational requirements, and we look forward to working closely with their team as this programme develops.”
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