GE Aerospace has announced the signing of a maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) offload agreement with United Aerospace Maintenance Company (UAMCO) for CFM LEAP engines.

The contract will operate from UAMCO’s base in Cyprus. The company recently achieved EASA approval for LEAP-1A engine maintenance for A320neo family aircraft and LEAP-1B engines for Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The MRO provider will support customers in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa with their maintenance needs and already has a partnership with GE Aerospace for On-Wing Support (OWS) for LEAP-1A engines.

“This agreement validates our commitment to safety, quality, technology and innovation – and to a spirit of cooperation between the Republic of Cyprus and the United States,” said John Savvides, Chief Executive Officer at UAMCO, “CFM LEAP engines power the world’s most popular passenger aircraft, and we look forward to working with GE Aerospace on the maintenance of these engines.”

“UAMCO offers an impressive set of MRO capabilities and capacity,” commented Tom Levin, Vice President of CFM Commercial Programs at GE Aerospace. “We depend on strategically located providers like UAMCO to help us meet unprecedented demand for LEAP engines, decrease turnaround time, and maintain the highest standards of safety and quality.”

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