Delta TechOps announced their first third-party LEAP-1B engine contract for the engines powering Korean Air’s 737 MAX fleet. The company says this milestone demonstrates Delta TechOps as a premier provider of advanced maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) solutions and a partner to the global LEAP operating community.
“Next-generation engines demand next-generation support, and this is where Delta TechOps excels,” said John Laughter, EVP – chief of operations and president of Delta TechOps. “Our LEAP-1B capability is powered by the expertise of the best people in the industry, built on decades of knowledge and a commitment to innovation — delivering the performance and reliability that keep fleets flying.”
As the first North American MRO to earn the exclusive designation of CFM Premier MRO Provider for LEAP Engines, we set the pace for next-generation engine support, combining deep technical knowledge with proven operational excellence.
“We have great confidence in Delta TechOps’ world-class technical expertise and maintenance quality, and we expect this agreement to further enhance our collaboration across the full spectrum of MRO,” said Jongseok Yoo, EVP and chief safety and operating officer at Korean Air. “This LEAP-1B engine agreement is a testament to our mutual focus on achieving the highest standards of operational assurance for our next-generation fleet.”
“As airlines transition to next-generation aircraft, the need for advanced engine maintenance is surging,” said Alain Bellemare, EVP – president of International and chairman – Delta MRO. “Delta TechOps’ LEAP-1B expertise demonstrates our ability to meet this demand with unmatched proficiency — setting the benchmark for technical mastery and innovation in the global MRO industry.”
This contract builds on existing MRO work between Delta TechOps and Korean Air the MRO says. Delta TechOps previously supported CF6 engine maintenance for Asiana Airlines, a subsidiary of Korean Air.
The rapid growth of LEAP-1B-powered fleets is fueling a new wave of maintenance requirements.