Delta TechOps First to Hold Dual CFM LEAP-1A/-1B Overhaul Licenses
The move places TechOps in a select CFM Premier network to compete for growing LEAP overhaul work.
Overview
- Delta confirmed full overhaul authorization for the LEAP-1A, adding to its existing LEAP-1B license and completing dual capability across the engine family.
- The company is the first MRO with licenses for both LEAP variants and the only North American airline MRO licensed to support the pair.
- CFM’s Premier MRO designation grants Delta enhanced training, support and access to proprietary overhaul technologies within an open, competitive ecosystem.
- Delta will begin disclosing TechOps financials in 2026 after reporting $822 million in 2025 revenue, up from $658 million in 2024, with leadership signaling plans to surpass $1 billion.
- LEAP demand is accelerating as A320neo and 737 MAX 10 fleets expand and time‑on‑wing challenges increase shop visits, with CFM’s LEAP‑1A HPT durability kit certified in December 2024.