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Turkish Airlines and CFM International Sign Agreement for Over 600 LEAP-1B Engines and New MRO Center in Turkey

Dergam Mousa

Turkish Airlines and CFM International have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) covering more than 600 LEAP-1B engines operated by the Turkish flag carrier and its subsidiary, AJet. The long-term services agreement also encompasses the development of an advanced Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility in Turkey.

Agreement Scope: Comprehensive Coverage for Turkish Airlines and AJet

The framework agreement, formally signed during an official ceremony in Istanbul, establishes a long-term services structure covering the airline group’s entire LEAP-1B engine fleet. Key coverage elements include:

Boosting MRO Capabilities: New Facility in Turkey

Beyond powerplant support, the agreement includes a material services package designed to support the establishment of a new engine Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility in Turkey. This infrastructure will enable Turkish Technic to provide comprehensive support capabilities for the LEAP engine family.

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Officials from both organizations underscored the project’s operational significance:

“This new step with CFM will support our growing fleet, route network, and operational efficiency. Furthermore, we are pleased to strengthen our partnership with CFM through a comprehensive suite of services, bringing the expertise, reliability, and long-term support required to develop our MRO capabilities for the LEAP engine alongside a long-standing partner.”
— Prof. Murat Seker, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of Turkish Airlines.

OEM Backing and an Open MRO Ecosystem

The alliance reinforces commercial and industrial ties forged over nearly four decades between the Turkish carrier and CFM’s parent companies, Safran and GE Aerospace.

Olivier Andries, CEO of Safran, emphasized the value of the collaborative framework: “This MoU marks a new milestone in our successful relationship with Turkish Airlines, a trusted partner for nearly four decades. It reflects our shared ambition to support the airline’s continuous growth and fleet expansion. The agreement demonstrates our commitment to an open MRO ecosystem, which provides airlines with flexibility and competitive services to enhance operational performance and manage costs effectively.”

H. Lawrence Culp, Jr., Chairman and CEO of GE Aerospace, highlighted the carrier’s global reach:

“We are proud to partner with Turkish Airlines as it continues to fly to the most countries in the world. Placing their trust in CFM to deliver highly reliable, fuel-efficient engines to power their network growth from Istanbul, as well as their engine MRO capabilities, is a responsibility we take seriously.”

Fleet Overview and LEAP Technical Performance

The new agreement builds on an established operational baseline between the carrier and the engine manufacturer:

The strategic agreement between Turkish Airlines, Turkish Technic, and CFM International secures long-term lifecycle support for more than 600 LEAP-1B engines while advancing Turkey’s aerospace industrial base with a state-of-the-art MRO facility.

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