Tel Aviv. Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), a world-class aerospace and defence leader, has received EASA and FAA certification to perform QT level maintenance for CFMI LEAP-1A Series Engines. Additionally, the company is also in the final stages of extending this certification to LEAP-1B engines. This certification opens a new channel of business for the company’s Engine maintenance, repairs and operations (MRO) services, which also includes Engine MRO for the existing list of capabilities such as CFM56-3/5/7, V2500 & PW4000 Engine Overhaul.
By entering the LEAP engines MRO market, IAI will reach a wider range of global customers, offering them new state-of-the-art capabilities based on the company’s extensive experience and cutting-edge infrastructure, accumulated over the last five decades.
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 for all aircraft needs.
Shmuel Kuzi, VP and GM of IAI’s Aviation Group said: “We are expanding our portfolio of solutions we offer our customers in the MRO sector as part of our long-term strategy, which sees this sector as a key growth driver alongside our additional activities such as freighter conversion. Our MRO division’s entry into LEAP engines is a significant milestone in realising this vision, and we look forward to further milestones expected shortly.”
Ido Ben Cnaan, VP & General Manager, MRO Division, IAI Aviation Group: “IAI’s MRO Division has been providing the highest level of Engine MRO services for over five decades and we are currently undergoing a period of growth and expansion in order to provide our unparalleled MRO services to as many customers as possible. Obtaining EASA and FAA certification for QT level maintenance of CFMI LEAP-1A Engine Series represents a significant step in this process, and we are proud and grateful for this achievement. We will also reach the full overhaul capability for LEAP engines next year. Additionally, we are working on expanding and upgrading our engine MRO facility to increase capacity and slot availability. These are key steps that are an essential component of our ongoing strategic preparations to meet the continually growing market demand for IAI’s Aviation Group MRO services.”
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 & 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. Established in 1953, IAI is one of Israel’s largest technology employers with offices and R&D centres in Israel and abroad.
