Safran Aircraft Engines officially opened its new $140 million LEAP MRO shop in Querétaro on 1 July 2026, expanding Americas capacity for the 10,000 LEAP engines in service. The 50,000 m² facility, designated Shop 2, includes dedicated MRO lines for LEAP and CFM56 engines, a test cell supporting 350 annual tests by 2030, and a component repair unit. At full capacity, the site employs over 450 staff, contributing to Safran’s Americas target of 2,000 employees by 2030. This expansion, part of a €1 billion global investment plan, directly addresses rising shop visit demand for A320neo and 737 MAX fleets, reducing turnaround times for regional operators.