StandardAero Secures Arajet as CFM LEAP-1B MRO Client
Event summary
- StandardAero signs agreement with Arajet to provide MRO services for CFM LEAP-1B engines powering Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft.
- Services include performance restoration, quick-turn shop visits, component repairs, and engine health monitoring from San Antonio facility.
- StandardAero has completed multiple LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B PRSV workscopes as of May 2026 and industrialized over 475 component repairs for the LEAP family.
- Arajet operates a growing fleet of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft from bases in Santo Domingo and Punta Cana.
The big picture
This agreement solidifies StandardAero's role as a key MRO provider for CFM LEAP engines in the Americas, aligning with the broader trend of airlines outsourcing maintenance to specialized third-party providers. The deal underscores the strategic importance of aftermarket services in supporting the growing fleet of next-generation narrowbody aircraft.
What we're watching
- Service Expansion
- Whether StandardAero can sustain its growth in LEAP engine MRO services amid increasing competition.
- Fleet Growth
- The pace at which Arajet expands its Boeing 737 MAX fleet and the resulting demand for MRO services.
- Technical Capability
- How StandardAero's ability to industrialize new engine component repairs impacts its market position.
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