Delta TechOps Solidifies LEAP-1B Maintenance Agreement with Korean Air

Global MRO Delta TechOps has officially secured a contract to maintain the LEAP-1B engines on Korean Air’s 737 MAX aircraft. This is the company’s first third-party LEAP-1B maintenance agreement.

“Next-generation engines demand next-generation support, and this is where Delta TechOps excels,” said John Laughter, EVP – chief of operations and president of Delta TechOps.

Laughter continued, “Our LEAP-1B capability is powered by the expertise of the best people in the industry, built on decades of knowledge and a commitment to innovation — delivering the performance and reliability that keep fleets flying.” 

As LEAP-1B engines are used in more and more fleets, they also bring new maintenance requirements, which Delta TechOps is ready to undertake.

“We have great confidence in Delta TechOps’ world-class technical expertise and maintenance quality, and we expect this agreement to further enhance our collaboration across the full spectrum of MRO,” said Jongseok Yoo, EVP and chief safety and operating officer at Korean Air.

Yoo added, “This LEAP-1B engine agreement is a testament to our mutual focus on achieving the highest standards of operational assurance for our next-generation fleet.” 

“As airlines transition to next-generation aircraft, the need for advanced engine maintenance is surging,” said Alain Bellemare, EVP – president of International and chairman – Delta MRO.

“Delta TechOps’ LEAP-1B expertise demonstrates our ability to meet this demand with unmatched proficiency — setting the benchmark for technical mastery and innovation in the global MRO industry,” noted Bellemare 

Delta TechOps already performs MRO work for Korean Air, such as maintaining CF6 engines for Alaska Airlines, one of Korean Air’s subsidiaries.

Delta TechOps is the first MRO in North America to be authorized as a CFM Premier MRO provider for LEAP engines under CFM’s Branded Services Agreement. This makes Delta TechOps one of six total authorized CFM Premier MRO providers around the world.

Delta TechOps has 25 years of expertise in MRO, serving more than 150 operators worldwide. The company’s services include:

• Engines
• Airframe maintenance
• Components