Delta TechOps becomes first North American Airline MRO with full LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B capability

With demand for narrowbody jets continuing to surge, Delta TechOps has expanded its CFM International LEAP engine portfolio to become the first and only North American airline maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) provider licensed to support both the CFM LEAP-1A and CFM LEAP-1B engines. 

The addition of full overhaul capability for CFM LEAP-1A engines will further strengthen Delta TechOps’ position as a global leader in next-generation engine maintenance for the world’s most advanced narrowbody fleets. 

“With LEAP engines now representing a significant and fast growing share of the global narrowbody fleet, adding full capability on both 1A and 1B models positions Delta TechOps squarely at the center of where the market is headed," said Alain Bellemare, executive vice president of International and newly appointed chairman of Delta TechOps. "This milestone strengthens Delta TechOps’ global relevance and positions us as a trusted, operator-backed MRO partner in a market that will define commercial aviation for decades." 

Trusted expertise for the LEAP fleet 
Delta TechOps is one of a few select CFM Premier MRO providers for the LEAP engine family — a distinction that reflects CFM’s confidence in TechOps’ technical depth and consistent performance. 
 
“Both CFM and Delta are deeply committed to an innovative and open MRO ecosystem,” said Gaël Méheust, president and CEO of CFM International. “Delta was one of our first and remains one of our biggest customers, and we are forever linked in history. Today’s agreement strengthens that relationship even further.”  

Delta TechOps was named a CFM Premier MRO provider for LEAP1B engines in 2022, becoming the first North American MRO to earn this designation. As part of this elite global network, Delta delivers high quality solutions built on the precision, consistency and operational rigor required for the industry’s most advanced narrowbody engines.  
 
CFM LEAP engines power the Airbus A320neo family (LEAP-1A) and serves as the exclusive power plant for the Boeing 737 MAX 10 (LEAP-1B), for which Delta has ordered 100 aircraft with deliveries set to begin once the model receives certification. 

“As the LEAP fleet grows, operators need more options and Delta is ready to help meet that demand with capability across both LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engines,” said Marc Meredith, chief commercial officer for Delta TechOps. “Delta technicians are the best in the business. The unmatched care they show for our airplanes is exactly what our customers can expect — quality and performance operators need to keep aircraft flying.” 
 
Globally, the LEAP line continues to expand its footprint, now exceeding 95 million flight hours, 41 million cycles and supporting more than 150 customers. As of February 2026, cumulative deliveries of installed and spare LEAP engines have surpassed 8,000. 

Advancing Together 
Delta and CFM share a long history of innovation and collaboration built on a shared commitment to powering the industry’s most reliable fleets. For more than 40 years, Delta TechOps has maintained and operated CFM engines across its own fleet and for dozens of global customers, building deep technical expertise through real world performance and sustained investment. 

That partnership strengthened as the industry transitioned from CFM56 engines — the most successful commercial jet engines in history — to the LEAP family. Delta TechOps’ early involvement in LEAP support, from on-wing services to component repair and now full overhaul capability, for both LEAP1A and LEAP1B engines, reflects the trust and long-term alignment between the two organizations. 

About Delta TechOps 
Delta TechOps is the largest MRO in North America and one of the most experienced worldwide, supporting more than 150 operators. With 25 years of experience across engine, component and airframe maintenance, TechOps employs thousands of aviation professionals dedicated to delivering industry leading performance and innovation.