GE Aerospace Grants ITP Aero License for CT7-2F1 Engine MRO, Expanding TrueChoice™ Network for Bell 525 Operators

ITP Aero becomes the first service center worldwide with MRO capability for the CT7-2F1

GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) has granted ITP Aero a license for the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of the CT7-2F1 engine, expanding global service capabilities for operators of the Bell 525. As part of this agreement, ITP Aero will serve as a value-added partner within GE Aerospace’s TrueChoice™ program, offering comprehensive maintenance solutions for the latest CT7 engine variant.

ITP Aero is a world-leading partner in future flight technologies. The company specializes in designing, developing, manufacturing and providing lifecycle propulsion services for aeroengines.

“Our collaboration with ITP Aero – which spans more than a decade – strengthens our commitment to providing enhanced support and service flexibility for Bell 525 operators worldwide,” said Elissa Lee, executive director of commercial turboshaft engines at GE Aerospace. “ITP Aero’s expertise in engine maintenance will help ensure optimized availability and reliability for customers who rely on our CT7-2F1 engines.”

ITP Aero’s latest addition to GE Aerospace’s TrueChoice network will offer Bell 525 operators expanded access to high-quality, cost-effective engine service options, backed by OEM expertise and technology. The company currently provides MRO services for seven different GE Aerospace CT7 engine variants.

Alan Jones, executive director of MRO of ITP Aero said: “We are delighted to become the first service center worldwide with MRO capability for the CT7-2F1 and expand our long-standing partnership as part of GE Aerospace’s in-service engine community. Adding CT7-2F1 engines into our support portfolio is an important milestone that allows us to continue with the execution of ITP Aero’s strategic MRO growth roadmap, driving the expansion of our commercial aftermarket services and the operational excellence of our maintenance and repair capabilities.”

With more than 130 million flight hours, GE Aerospace’s CT7/T700 family of engines resides across the globe in every environment an aircraft can operate. Among these engines, the CT7-2 is known for its rugged, fuel efficient, and exceptional performance and provides reliable power to helicopters used in a variety of roles from executive transport to fire fighting and rescue.

GE Aerospace’s CT7-2F1 engine, designed specifically for the Bell 525, delivers enhanced performance and reliability for a wide range of commercial and mission-critical applications. With ITP Aero now licensed for maintenance, operators will benefit from an even stronger global support ecosystem.

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