(Left to right) Richard Sell, Chief Executive Officer of HAECO Group, and Shawn McLevige, President of Woodward Aerospace
HAECO, a leading global maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services provider, and Woodward, a world leader in aerospace and industrial controls, have signed an Elite Licensed Repair Service Facility (LRSF) agreement, establishing a long-term strategic partnership to support Woodward components on the CFM International* LEAP‑1A, LEAP‑1B, and LEAP‑1C engines.
Under the terms of the Elite LRSF agreement, HAECO is authorised to deliver a full suite of MRO services for Woodward’s entire product portfolio of fuel control, engine actuation, and air management systems supporting the CFM LEAP engine family.
*CFM International is a 50/50 joint company between GE Aerospace and Safran Aircraft Engines.
This agreement positions HAECO within Woodward’s Elite LRSF network and marks a significant milestone in expanding OEM-aligned component support for the rapidly growing fleet. By joining this network, HAECO strengthens its capability to serve customers with OEM-authorised repair solutions, ensuring consistent quality and seamless service delivery across regions.
The agreement also reinforces HAECO’s role as a leading support hub in Asia-Pacific and the Chinese Mainland for engine component services. Leveraging its established footprint in Hong Kong and Xiamen, HAECO will provide localised, OEM-approved repair capabilities closer to operators in a region representing the fastest-growing share of the global CFM LEAP fleet. The inclusion of CFM LEAP-1C further reflects HAECO and Woodward’s shared commitment to supporting the continued growth of China’s aviation industry.
For airline operators, this agreement enhances access to OEM-approved repair solutions for critical engine system components, delivering market – leading turnaround times and optimised fleet availability. It also underscores both companies’ commitment to investing in advanced capabilities, technical alignment, and lifecycle support to ensure consistent, high-quality service as the global LEAP fleet continues to expand.
George Edmunds, Group Director Component & Engine Services at
HAECO, said,“This agreement marks a significant milestone in HAECO’s
expansion into CFM International LEAP engine component support. Being selected as one of Woodward’s Elite Licensed Repair Service Facilities reinforces our position as a trusted provider within the global MRO network and strengthens our role as a leading support hub in Asia-Pacific and Chinese Mainland for this generation of engine services, while positioning us to support airline customers across the global CFM
International LEAP fleet through Woodward’s Elite LRSF network. We are committed to delivering OEM-aligned, best-in-class repair solutions that enhance operational reliability, reduce turnaround times, and support our customers as the CFM International LEAP fleet continues its rapid global expansion.”
John DiSilvestro, Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Service for Woodward, said,
“HAECO is a trusted partner with strong regional capabilities across Asia – Pacific and the Chinese Mainland,”
“The execution of the Elite LRSF agreement with HAECO expands our global support network and strengthens the availability of reliable, high-quality repair solutions for Woodward components on CFM International LEAP engines. As the global fleet continues to grow, agreements such as this are essential to ensuring seamless service delivery, improved asset availability, and long-term customer support.”
