SIA Engineering Company (SIAEC) and Safran Aircraft Engines (SAE) have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to enhance their collaboration on CFM LEAP engine maintenance services in Singapore. This agreement aims to explore expanding the current scope of services, potentially establishing a joint venture for Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) operations. Currently, SIAEC conducts LEAP engine Quick Turn maintenance at its Changi North facility.
The partnership seeks to address the increasing global demand for LEAP engine maintenance. Wong Yue Jeen, Chief Commercial Officer of SIAEC, expressed enthusiasm about deepening the partnership, stating, “This collaboration builds upon SIAEC’s longstanding relationship with the Safran Group, and would potentially enable us to enhance our contribution to SAE’s LEAP maintenance network.”
Nicolas Potier, Executive Vice President Support & Services for SAE, highlighted the commitment to expanding the global MRO network, saying, “By combining SIAEC’s recognised expertise in LEAP engine maintenance with our own capabilities, we aim to deliver excellence and innovation in MRO.”
As of now, no definitive agreements have been reached, and there is no certainty that such agreements will be finalised. Both companies will announce any significant developments regarding the collaboration’s expansion.
SIAEC is a prominent provider of MRO services in the Asia-Pacific region, serving over 80 international carriers. Meanwhile, Safran Aircraft Engines, part of the international high-technology group Safran, is a leading supplier of engines for commercial jets through CFM International, a joint venture with GE Aerospace.
