Barcelona. Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has received FAA certification to perform QT-level maintenance for CFMI LEAP-1B engines. The company is currently in the process of receiving the final certification for this engine from the EASA.
IAI’s announcement at Aviation Week’s MRO Europe 2024 event, follows several months after the company obtained EASA and FAA certification to perform QT-level maintenance for CFMI LEAP-1A Series engines. These approvals open a new channel of business for the company’s Engine MRO services, which already includes Engine MRO for the existing list of capabilities such as the CFM56-3/5/7, V2500 & PW4000 engine overhaul.
By entering both the LEAP 1A & LEAP 1B engines MRO market, IAI will reach a wide range of global customers and offer them new and state-of-the-art capabilities based on the company’s extensive experience and cutting-edge infrastructure accumulated over the last five decades.
Shmuel Kuzi, VP and GM of IAI’s Aviation Group commented, “IAI’s Aviation Group is expanding the portfolio of solutions it offers its customers in the MRO sector as part of our long-term strategy, which sees this sector as a key growth driver alongside additional activities such as passenger-to-freighter conversion. The entry of IAI’s MRO Division into LEAP engine maintenance is a significant milestone in realising this vision, and we look forward expectantly to further milestones shortly.
Ido Ben Cnaan, VP & General Manager, MRO Division, IAI Aviation Group stated, “We are pleased to be here at Aviation Week’s MRO Europe 2024 event. Obtaining certification for the maintenance of the CFMI LEAP-1A & LEAP 1B Engine Series represents a significant step in our growth and expansion strategy, enabling us to provide unparalleled MRO services to as many customers as possible, with full overhaul capability for LEAP engines scheduled for next year. In addition, we are in the process of expanding and upgrading our engine MRO facility to enhance capacity and slot availability. IAI’s Aviation Group’s MRO Division has been a leader in Engine MRO services for over five decades, and these developments are crucial in our strategic preparations to meet the continuously growing market demand for our services.”
IAI’s Aviation Group is a world leader in passenger-to-freighter conversions, successfully converting several types and models of aircraft. It is known worldwide for its MRO activities as a centre of knowledge, innovation and excellence, ensuring long-term, dedicated customer support and a rapid response to all aircraft needs.
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is a world-leading aerospace and defence company innovating and delivering state-of-the-art technologies in space, air, land, naval, cyber and homeland security for defence and commercial markets. Combining the “Start-up Nation” spirit of innovation with decades of combat-proven experience, IAI provides customers with tailor-made, cutting-edge solutions to the unique challenges they face, including satellites, UAVs, missiles, intelligence solutions, weapon systems, air defence systems, robotic systems, radars, business jets, aerostructures, and more.
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