Iberia, along with its parent company International Airlines Group (IAG), has signed an agreement with CFM International to secure a LEAP Premier MRO license.
The license covers both LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engines.
Iberia's engine shop near Madrid-Barajas Airport will now act as a “strategic hub” for MRO services for LEAP engines in Europe. The shop's capabilities will be expanded to support global operators, including IAG's airline fleets. The first LEAP engine inductions are scheduled for the first quarter of 2027.
“Becoming a CFM LEAP Premier MRO provider places IAG and Iberia in a strategic position to develop a business with significant growth and profitability potential,” said Iberia CEO Marco Sansavini. “This agreement strengthens our international presence, consolidating our position among the world's leading operators in the maintenance of single-aisle aircraft engines.”
“We expect shop visits for CFM LEAP engines to increase significantly toward the end of this decade as the fleet continues to grow," said "The addition of IAG to the LEAP MRO network reflects our commitment to an open ecosystem that will continue to strengthen world-class support for our customers.”