Pratt & Whitney has authorised Iberia Maintenance to service the GTF PW1100G-JM engine, powering the Airbus A320neo family. With this, the Iberia Engine Shop will be one of a select number of shops authorised worldwide to overhaul and maintain this engine model.
Andy Best, Iberia Maintenance Chief Technical Officer, stated: "We are proud to receive Pratt & Whitney’s confidence and to take this strategic step in the development of our engine business, which will allow us to consolidate our position as a full-service provider in single-aisle fleets while ensuring the continuity of our workshop at the forefront of the industry's technology. I would also like to thank both the Iberia and Pratt & Whitney teams for all the hard work and collaboration in achieving this milestone.”
Marc Meredith, executive director of GTF Engine Aftermarket at Pratt & Whitney, said: “With increasing engine orders, we continue to grow our MRO presence with capable, quality maintenance providers worldwide to ensure proximity and seamless service to our customers. Already a proven MRO provider for the V2500 engine, Iberia Maintenance’s skill and experience will be a strong asset to the GTF MRO network.”
Iberia Maintenance will receive its first GTF engine in 2023.