MTU Maintenance Zhuhai has received CAAC approval, marking the final step in the introduction of the PW1100G-JM engine to that facility. EASA and FAA certification had already been issued for this engine type. Necessary special procedures such as grinding and balancing were also introduced. This means that Zhuhai is now the third facility in the MTU network that is able to perform disassembly, assembly, and test of PW1100G-JM engines. This expansion of the MRO portfolio is an excellent basis for the site?s further growth and success.

?We?re really proud to be the first shop that provides PW1100G-JM MRO services in China, so we can play an importantÿ role in increasing worldwide MRO capacity for this engine type. We can now serve the market even better as an OEM partner while also forging ahead with our own growth strategy,? explains Gert Wagner, President & CEO of MTU Maintenance Zhuhai. ?As a reliable partner within the OEM network, we are looking forward to performing high-quality services for this engine type.?

The capacity ramp-up is already in full swing. The first milestone, the delivery of the tenth engine of this type, has already been achieved. At the same time, the location has managed to significantly reduce turn-around times.

?Expanding our MRO portfolio to include the PW1100G-JM has given us access to a significant forward-looking program and innovative MRO processes. This further strengthens our technological know-how and will allow us to continue to set standards for more efficient and innovative maintenance into the future,? adds Michael Vos, Senior Manager System Engineering, who was in charge of the Geared Turbofan (GTF) ramp-up at MTU Maintenance Zhuhai.