TAP Maintenance & Engineering (TAP M&E), the MRO division of Portuguese airline TAP, recently obtained certification for LEAP-1A engine maintenance at its Lisbon facility.
This certification, issued by ANAC, allows TAP M&E to expand its MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) service offering to this engine type.
The company plans to open maintenance slots starting next year.
The Portuguese national airline signed a General Support License Agreement with engine manufacturer CFM International for LEAP-1A engine maintenance activities in 2018.
TAP also operates 48 single-aisle A320neo family aircraft, all powered by LEAP engines.