MTU Maintenance Zhuhai to maintain, repair and overhaul LEAP engines

MTU Maintenance Zhuhai has said it now has the capability to maintain CFM International LEAP engines. The General Support License Agreement (GSLA) signed between China Southern, MTU Maintenance Zhuhai’s 50/50 joint venture partner alongside MTU Aero Engines, and CFM International will enable the facility to maintain, repair and overhaul LEAP-1A and -1B engines. The first quick turn LEAP-1B engine was inducted today. Alongside the newly introduced capabilities, MTU Maintenance Zhuhai is also celebrating ground breaking on its 50% expansion today, taking it to a capacity of 450 shop visits by 2021. Michael Schreyögg, chief program officer, MTU Aero Engines, commented: “We