O man's Low-Cost Carrier SalamAir Selects StandardAero for CFM International LEAP-1A Engine Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul Support
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--StandardAero, a leading independent pure-play provider of aerospace engine aftermarket services, is proud to announce its selection by SalamAir, Oman's low-cost carrier, to provide maintenance, repair & overhaul (MRO) support for the CFM International LEAP-1A turbofan engines powering its fleet of Airbus A320neo family narrowbody aircraft.
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.
Commenting on the announcement for SalamAir, Adrian Hamilton-Manns, SalamAir CEO said: 'At SalamAir, safety, operational reliability and cost-efficiency remain at the core of our strategy as we continue to expand and modernize our fleet. Partnering with StandardAero for LEAP-1A engine MRO support marks a significant step in ensuring the long-term performance and availability of our aircraft. We are confident in StandardAero's proven capabilities and technical expertise, and we look forward to a strong partnership that supports our growth and commitment to delivering dependable and affordable travel for our passengers across the region.'
'StandardAero is delighted to add SalamAir to the ever-growing list of operators around the world who have selected us to support their LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engine support requirements,' said Olivier Ruffet, Vice President Sales EMEA & Lessors for StandardAero's Airlines & Fleet business unit. 'SalamAir joins LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B operators and asset managers from across North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, South Asia and the Asia-Pacific region who now rely on StandardAero for engine MRO. Our two companies share a common set of values, and we look forward to providing SalamAir with exceptional support based on our corporate commitment to continuous improvement, thus becoming the airline's most trusted MRO partner.'
In addition to establishing MRO capability for the LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B at its San Antonio facility, StandardAero is also industrializing new engine component repairs for the LEAP family through its CRS team's network of locations, and its Repair Development Center of Excellence. To date, StandardAero's CRS team has industrialized more than 300 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.
SalamAir currently operates a fleet of 13 Airbus A320/321 aircraft, with over 80 daily flights. In 2025, the airline will expand its fleet with two new aircraft scheduled for delivery in July 2025. SalamAir announced a 10-aircraft order in February 2025, aiming to grow its fleet to 25 aircraft by 2028.
CFM International, the 50/50 joint company between GE Aerospace and Safran Aircraft Engines founded in 1974, has redefined international cooperation and helped change the course of commercial aviation. Today, CFM is the world's leading supplier of commercial aircraft engines with a product line that sets the industry standard for efficiency, reliability, durability, and optimized cost of ownership for narrowbody aircraft. The company produces the LEAP and CFM56 families of engines, and supports LEAP and CFM56 fleets for more than 600 operators worldwide.
StandardAero is a leading independent pure-play provider of aerospace engine aftermarket services for fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft, serving the commercial, military and business aviation end markets. StandardAero provides a comprehensive suite of critical, value-added aftermarket solutions, including engine maintenance, repair and overhaul, engine component repair, on-wing and field service support, asset management and engineering solutions. StandardAero is an NYSE listed company under the ticker symbol SARO. For more information about StandardAero, go to www.standardaero.com.
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