ST Engineering’s Commercial Aerospace business advanced its position as a leading global engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) provider with the official opening of a new engine MRO facility in Singapore today. The ceremony was officiated by Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong.
The new multimillion-dollar facility, an expansion of ST Engineering’s engine MRO operations, is located within its existing aerospace compound in Paya Lebar, Singapore. The expansion will allow its Commercial Aerospace business to progressively double its capacity for CFM56 and LEAP engine maintenance to over 300 engines annually by 2027. When combined with its engine MRO facility in Xiamen, China, the planned capacity across both locations will exceed 400 engine shop visits a year. Concurrent with capacity expansion, ST Engineering is broadening its services to include performance restoration and full overhaul shop visits for both LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engines to better meet growing demands.
Through this expansion, ST Engineering is expected to create over 300 new high-value jobs for its engine MRO operations in Singapore, while leveraging advanced technologies such as AI-enabled hardware sorters and automated cleaning systems to boost the efficiency of its engine MRO operations.
“This expansion reflects our commitment to staying ahead of industry demand and delivering the highest standards in engine MRO, supporting both airline customers and engine OEMs,” said Jeffrey Lam, President Commercial Aerospace, ST Engineering. “As airlines expand and renew their fleets, and with more new-generation LEAP engines entering into service, our new capacity and technology-enabled workforce will position us well to support airline and operator customers worldwide.”
“ST Engineering’s expansion of its MRO activities for aircraft engines, along with the deployment of AI and automation in its facilities, will further Singapore’s status as Asia’s leading aerospace hub. ST Engineering’s partnership with local enterprises is also a good example of how leading industry players can leverage Singapore’s vibrant and growing aerospace ecosystem to drive innovation as well as to enhance their business resilience and competitiveness,” said Jermaine Loy, Managing Director, Singapore Economic Development Board.
ST Engineering was the first MRO provider in Asia to be designated a Premier MRO provider in CFM International’s LEAP open MRO ecosystem in 2023. According to Aviation Week Fleet & Data Services, more than 4,000 LEAP-powered aircraft are in service today.
In addition to engine MRO, ST Engineering’s Commercial Aerospace business supports operators worldwide with comprehensive airframe and component solutions. The business is backed by 50 years of track record in aviation solutions and highly experienced teams of engineers and technicians across facilities in Asia Pacific, the U.S. and Europe.
