Delta TechOps wins first third-party LEAP-1B MRO contract with Korean Air

Delta TechOps has secured its first third‑party maintenance contract for the CFM LEAP‑1B, awarded by Korean Air to service the engines powering the carrier’s 737 MAX fleet. The deal marks Delta TechOps’ entry into the LEAP‑1B aftermarket and expands its global narrowbody propulsion support.

Discovered 2025-12-09T09:15:38.179380-08:00 | 2025-12-09T09:15:38.179380-08:00

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Delta TechOps has landed its first third‑party LEAP‑1B contract to support Korean Air’s 737 MAX engines, creating a new sourcing option for LEAP‑1B maintenance.
This follows Delta TechOps’ recent expansion into European component support, showing the MRO’s broader push into international sustainment services: https://hype.aero/?story=c2ff390f-bd83-449c-87c8-2f0f26c8a1a5
The award comes as regional LEAP capacity is growing — for example ST Engineering’s new Paya Lebar engine MRO — and aligns with Korean Air’s recent moves on predictive maintenance with Boeing: https://hype.aero/?story=0f77896d-4039-4979-8d8d-8428776377c2, https://hype.aero/?story=00867172-d24f-40b0-9aa3-ebeaf9d2b296

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