International Airlines Group (IAG) has obtained the CFM LEAP Premier MRO license from CFM International, granting top-tier training, support, and access to proprietary repair technology for LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engines. Iberia will perform these maintenance tasks at its La Muñoza facility in Madrid, establishing it as a strategic European hub for LEAP MRO within CFM’s global network.
This license elevates Iberia’s engine workshop to handle the standard powerplants for single-aisle aircraft like the Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 MAX, addressing rising demand from fleet renewals.
IAG launched IAG Engine Tech, a new company to oversee the group’s engine maintenance business, with operations based at La Muñoza. The facility will expand capabilities progressively to support worldwide operators, including IAG airlines’ fleets.
First LEAP engine intakes are scheduled for Q1 2027. The deal strengthens IAG’s MRO operations, enabling cost efficiencies and revenue from third-party services amid global engine maintenance backlogs.