Ethiopian Airlines expands engine maintenance capabilities with Leap-1B PRSV1 achievement

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Ethiopian Airlines expands engine maintenance capabilities with Leap-1B PRSV1 achievement

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Mr. Mesfin Tasew Group Chief Executive Officer | Ethiopian Airlines

By Sky Industry News

Aug 25, 2025

Ethiopian Airlines has announced that its Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) division has achieved the capability to perform Performance Restoration Shop Visit (PRSV1) maintenance on the CFM International LEAP-1B engine. This engine is used exclusively on Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.

“This is truly a proud moment for us. This capability puts Ethiopian MRO among the very few MRO facilities which have achieved the testing capability of the Leap-1B engine. As we are growing our MRO services and expanding our capabilities, this is a milestone moment in the history of Ethiopian MRO. I would like to thank all our partners and my colleagues who contributed to this success,” said Mr. Mesfin Tasew, Group Chief Executive Officer of Ethiopian Airlines.

The new PRSV1 capability enables Ethiopian MRO Services to restore LEAP-1B engines’ performance to their original specifications after a period of operation.

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Ethiopian MRO Services is recognized as the largest such facility in Africa and holds certifications from several authorities including The Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority, Federal Aviation Administration, and European Union Aviation Safety Agency. Its operations cover line and base maintenance, engine and component maintenance, calibration services, structure and composite work, engineering services, as well as aircraft stripping and painting. The facility also manufactures harnesses for various Boeing models and supplies them directly to Boeing.

Ethiopian Airlines operates flights to more than 160 destinations across five continents using a fleet that includes Boeing 737s, 777s, 787s, Airbus A350-900s, A350-1000s, and De Havilland Q400s. The airline is a member of Star Alliance and has received several industry awards over recent years. It continues its expansion strategy with multi-hub operations in several African countries.