HAECO have announced the successful completion of its first Trent 700 engine fan case replacement for Hainan Airlines in Hong Kong. The project follows the signing of a General Terms Agreement (GTA) between HAECO and Hainan Airlines, marking an important step forward in the two companies’ engine maintenance partnership and further strengthening HAECO’s engine support capabilities in the region.

The Trent 700 engine fan case repair was carried out by Hong Kong Aero Engine Services Limited (HAESL), a joint venture of the HAECO Group, before being returned to HAECO Global Engine Support in Hong Kong for installation and final release. The project demonstrates HAECO’s comprehensive engine capabilities, effective coordination and close collaboration with Hainan Airlines to deliver an efficient solution that minimised engine downtime.

“Completing our first Trent 700 engine fan case replacement for Hainan Airlines marks an important milestone in our growing engine support partnership,” said George Edmunds, Group Director of Components and Engine Services at HAECO. “By combining HAESL’s expertise in the Trent engine series with HAECO’s professional engine support capabilities, we are proud to provide a seamless solution that meets our customer’s high expectations for safety, reliability and turnaround efficiency.”

Jingtao Wang, Deputy General Manager of Purchasing Department at Hainan Airlines, said, “We are pleased to partner with HAECO on this Trent 700 engine fan case replacement. The combination of HAECO's extensive engine expertise, integrated support capabilities and advanced facilities in Hong Kong enabled an efficient and reliable solution that supported our operational requirements. The successful completion of this project provides a strong foundation for our newly established General Terms Agreement, and we look forward to further expanding our collaboration in the years ahead.”