Honeywell opens Madrid F124 engine MRO to service Leonardo M‑346 fleet across Europe

Honeywell and partner ITP Aero have opened Europe's first dedicated F124 engine service centre in Madrid to provide local repair and overhaul for more than 150 F124‑GA‑200 engines that power Leonardo M‑346 trainers. The facility is intended to shorten turnaround times and expand Honeywell's aftermarket footprint.

Discovered 2025-10-01T07:15:50.712256-07:00 | 2025-10-01T07:15:50.712256-07:00

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Shortens operator downtime for a concentrated fleet: the Madrid shop will support over 150 F124‑GA‑200 engines in Europe, reducing transit and shop‑visit lead times and improving fleet availability. See recent examples of regional MRO expansions: https://hype.aero/?story=a7ba66cb-9da8-4f61-9111-b6f13a4b453d
Bolsters Honeywell/ITP Aero aftermarket capability and commercial options: the centre underpins Honeywell’s stated pursuit of CCA opportunities and broadens its in‑region service footprint; related Honeywell aftermarket network moves are in this recent channel partnership: https://hype.aero/?story=6c4497b8-e535-481e-baa5-bc998530b28b
Continues the industry trend of OEMs and MROs locating sustainment hubs close to operators to cut turnarounds and logistical costs — part of a wider shift including Leonardo’s new support centres: https://hype.aero/?story=47a2d2d8-4933-4a15-9248-e4b4aaea79da

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