Delta TechOps announced its first third-party LEAP-1B maintenance contract for the engines powering Korean Air’s 737 MAX fleet. Delta TechOps says this milestone demonstrates its status as “the premier provider of advanced maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) solutions and a trusted 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.“
Delta TechOps is one of only six globally authorized CFM Premier MRO providers for CFM LEAP engines under CFM’s Branded Services Agreement. As the first North American MRO to earn this exclusive designation, Delta TechOps sets 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.“