Ethiopian MRO Services, Africa’s largest MRO service provider has announced that it has successfully completed Leap-1B Performance Restoration Shop Visit (PRSV1) capability by successfully testing the engine at its state-of-the-art test cell facility approved by Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority (ET-CAA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Regarding the capability, Ethiopian Airlines Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Mesfin Tasew said, “This is truly a proud moment for us. This capability puts Ethiopian MRO among the very few MRO facilities which have achieved the testing capability of the Leap-1B engine. As we are growing our MRO services and expanding our capabilities, this is a milestone moment in the history of Ethiopian MRO. I would like to thank all our partners and my colleagues who contributed to this success.”
A Leap-1B PRSV1 MRO capability refers to the ability to perform Performance Restoration Shop Visit (PRSV1) maintenance on the CFM International LEAP-1B engine, which is the exclusive powerplant for the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. This capability allows maintenance providers, like Ethiopian MRO Services, to restore the engine’s performance to its original specifications after a period of operation.
Ethiopian MRO Services is the largest MRO in Africa certified by The Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and others. Its services include Line Maintenance, Base Maintenance, Engine Maintenance, Component Maintenance, Calibration Services, Structure & Composite Maintenance, Engineering Services, and Aircraft Stripping & Painting. Ethiopian MRO has a dedicated facility to also manufacture various types of harnesses for B737, B747 and B777 and supply to the Boeing Company.
