ST Engineering opens Paya Lebar engine MRO, doubles CFM56 and LEAP capacity in Singapore

ST Engineering officially opened a multi‑million‑dollar engine MRO facility at its Paya Lebar aerospace compound in Singapore, expanding capacity to service CFM International's CFM56 and LEAP family engines. The site will double Singapore shop visits to over 300 per year by 2027, raising group output above 400 with Xiamen.

Discovered 2025-09-14T23:31:50.670773-07:00 | 2025-09-14T23:31:50.670773-07:00

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  • The new Paya Lebar facility increases Singapore CFM56/LEAP shop visits to over 300 per year by 2027 and lifts ST Engineering’s combined output (with Xiamen) above 400 — a material capacity boost for narrowbody engine support.
  • The expansion directly addresses rising after‑market demand driven by growing LEAP and CFM56 fleets; CFM’s recent production surge and higher LEAP handovers underpin the need for more shop and test‑cell capacity (see CFM’s 2025 surge).
  • The investment strengthens ST Engineering’s regional competitive position amid a wave of MRO capacity builds and partnerships across the industry, joining other recent facility expansions and LEAP‑focused service initiatives.

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