Ethiopian Airlines inaugurated its CFM Leap-1B engine test cell at Addis Ababa MRO Services. This gives Ethiopian full testing capability for the Leap-1B engine, the exclusive power plant for Boeing’s 737 MAX.
Regarding this capacity leap, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO, Mr. Mesfin Tasew, said, “We feel proud of achieving this capability. He mentioned the full testing capability for the CFM Leap-1B engine at their modern MRO facility in Addis Ababa. “The addition of this state-of-the-art facility will enable us to finalize the development of Performance Restoration Shop Visit (PRSV1).
He added that they expect the repair capability on the engine to be ready very soon.
We extend our appreciation to SAE, GE, and the other partners who contributed to this success.”
The new Leap-1B testing facility positions Ethiopian Airlines as the fifth facility globally outside the Safran Aero Engines (SAE) and General Electric (GE) network, and the first in the Middle East and Africa with this advanced capability. Ethiopian Airlines plans to complete Phase 2-Performance Restoration Shop Visit (PRSV1) project by the end of September 2024. This will enable the airline to offer Leap-1B PRSV solutions for customers in the region and beyond.
Ethiopian Airlines owns the largest MRO Service facility in Africa. Established in 1957, Ethiopian MRO Services provides Line Maintenance services at stations where Ethiopian flies. It also extends these services to African and Middle Eastern operators. The Ethiopian MRO facility is fully equipped with hangars, engine and component maintenance workshops. These have all equipment needed to repair and overhaul aircraft, engines, and components. Ethiopian MRO offers world-class services to its customers, making Ethiopian one of the most dependable and safest airlines globally. The Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have certified the Ethiopian MRO facility.
