GA Telesis Engine Services with Another Big Win – Signs Major CFM56-7B Engine Maintenance Contract with Lion Air Group

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September 20, 2022 – Helsinki, Finland – GA Telesis Engine Services (“GATES”), a global jet engine maintenance provider offering customized engine overhaul services, and Lion Air have entered into a long-term engine maintenance contract.  Lion Air, the largest airline in Indonesia & second largest low-cost airline in Southeast Asia, signed the agreement covering the airline’s Boeing 737NG fleet. This strategic win for GATES covers maintenance, repair, and overhaul of CFM56-7B engines across Lion Air Group airlines (including Batik Malaysia & Thai Lion Air). In addition, it includes lease engine support, LLP management, and logistics support. The first engine under this contract will be inducted in GATES early October 2022.

Lion Air group had 70% domestic market share post-pandemic in Q2, 2022 and continues to add capacity to meet increased passenger travel. “I appreciate GATES tenacity in working together with Lion Air to reach an agreement which is beneficial to both parties and look forward to further business with GATES in the near future!” said Dennis Kirana, Asst. Director PT Batam Aero Technic, MRO subsidiary of the Lion Air Group.

“This win enables us to bring world class engine services to the world’s fifth largest domestic aviation market through GATES EcosystemTM, pulling together combined strength of GA Telesis in offering innovative, integrated solutions,” says Avinash Singh, Sr. Director – Sales & Business Development, GATES – APAC. “It also opens up business with Thai and Malaysian subsidiaries of the group, heralding a new era of growth for GATES in APAC, and we can’t wait to get started!” added Avinash.

“This is a tremendous win for GATES and contributes significantly to our expansion plans in APAC. There was no better airline to partner with in this journey!” added Russ Shelton, President, GA Telesis Engine Services.

About GA Telesis 

GA Telesis, a global leader in aerospace solutions, is renowned for its unmatched excellence in aftermarket services and lifecycle management. The GA Telesis Ecosystem™ is a vast global network spanning 54 locations in 30 countries on six continents. The company’s integrated solutions include parts and distribution services, logistics solutions, inventory management, leasing and financing, engine overhaul, and MRO services.

GA Telesis is committed to sustainability through innovative sustainability initiatives and advanced technologies, including digital transformation, and using advanced materials. The company’s aerospace systems and connected aircraft technologies drive efficiency and performance, while its MRO network and 24/7 AOG support provide unparalleled reliability.

For further information, please contact Rylan France at rfrance@gatelesis.com

About GA Telesis Engine Services

GA Telesis Engine Services (GATES) is a fully integrated subsidiary of GA Telesis, offering customers a seamless engine solution that combines high-quality repair and overhaul services as well as world-class supply chain services. The GATES facility is based in Helsinki, Finland, and operates under FAA, EASA, CAAC, TCCA, DGAC (Indonesia), GACA, ANAC, DGCA (India), and ECAA approvals for the CFM56-5B, CFM56-7B, and General Electric CF6-80C2 turbine engines. In addition, GATES has an integrated test cell capable of up to 100,000 pounds of thrust and can overhaul up to 200 engines per year. GATES Go-Team is also one of the few companies authorized by EASA to perform remote repairs on engines that are installed on aircraft.