StandardAero has marked a major expansion of its aftermarket capabilities with the completion and delivery of its first CFM International LEAP engine performance restoration shop visit (PRSV). The milestone was achieved at the company’s San Antonio, Texas, facility, following successful pass-off testing on a LEAP-1A engine owned by AerCap, the world’s largest aviation leasing company.
As a leading independent provider of aerospace engine services, StandardAero specializes in maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) for a global customer base. The completion of this PRSV signifies the maturation of the company’s LEAP program, which now supports more than 20 carriers and lessors across North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, and the Asia-Pacific region.
The LEAP-1A engine serviced for AerCap powers one of the lessor’s Airbus A320neo family aircraft. Leasing companies like AerCap currently represent approximately half of the global commercial fleet. With over 1,700 owned and managed aircraft, AerCap’s portfolio includes more than 350 LEAP-powered Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 MAX jets, making them a pivotal partner in the aftermarket sector.
“The delivery of our first LEAP PRSV workscope is a significant step for StandardAero and reinforces our continued commitment to meeting the needs of the global LEAP community,” said Rebecca Lane, Senior Vice President of Global Sales at StandardAero. “It is especially fitting that this milestone was achieved on an engine belonging to AerCap. A sincere thanks to our colleagues at AerCap for the trust they have placed in our San Antonio based LEAP team.”
StandardAero has been building its LEAP credentials for several years. In March 2023, it became the first non-airline in the Americas to sign a CFM Branded Service Agreement (CBSA) for the LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B. The company began offering quick-turn shop visits (QTSV) in March 2024 and completed correlation of its first LEAP-dedicated test cell this past November, laying the groundwork for more complex restoration work.
Beyond engine overhauls, StandardAero is investing heavily in component repair capabilities. Through its Component Repair Services (CRS) network and Repair Development Center of Excellence, the company has industrialized more than 450 individual repairs for the LEAP engine family. These in-house solutions help reduce turnaround times and costs for operators.
The company is also addressing the industry-wide demand for skilled technicians through its in-house Aviation Mechanic Training Program at the San Antonio Training Academy, ensuring a steady pipeline of talent to support growing LEAP MRO demands. With this first PRSV complete, StandardAero is positioned to serve AerCap and its airline clients for years to come.
