OEMs and MRO providers are adding more aero-engine capabilities and facilities across Europe. The gallery includes AerFin expanding its Engine MRO Lite maintenance capabilities for CFM International CFM56-5B and -7B engines.
Current figures show about 670 PW1000G-powered Airbus A220s, A320neo-family, and Embraer E-Jets on the ground for at least 30 days—a 6% increase since Aug. 1
Safran Aircraft Engines intends to buy U.S.-based engine component repair provider Component Repair Technologies (CRT) as it looks to further efforts to grow its global MRO network and ramp up for Leap engine aftermarket demand growth.
The commercial engine MRO demand for the Western European region is projected to surpass $126.8 billion with over 4,000 engine overhaul events, including over 360 turboprop overhaul events, through 2034.