ST Engineering’s Commercial Aerospace business has secured a five-year maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) contract with Egyptian airline, Air Cairo, on 3 June 2025. The new contract covers support for the LEAP-1A engines that power the airline’s Airbus A320neo fleet.
As part of the agreement, ST Engineering will deliver quick-turn repairs and Performance Restoration Shop Visit (PRSV) services at its engine MRO facility in Singapore. The first engine is scheduled to be inducted in middle of 2025.

Signing Presentation Photo. Photo: ST Engineering
Captain Ahmed Shanan, Chairman and CEO of Air Cairo, pleased with the new partnership, said that “As Air Cairo continues to expand its network and modernise its operations, having a trusted and experienced engine MRO provider like ST Engineering ensures that our engines receive world-class maintenance, minimising downtime and optimising performance.”
“This collaboration will play a key role in supporting our mission to deliver seamless and efficient air travel for our passengers across the region,” he added.
Tay Eng Guan, Head of Engine Services at ST Engineering, said “This latest contract demonstrates increasing confidence in our expertise as a Premier MRO provider for the LEAP engines, while marking another significant step in expanding our LEAP engine support for Middle Eastern operators.”

Group Photo at the signing ceremony. Photo: ST Engineering