CTS Engines has received Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) certification, numbered F00100943, enabling approved maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for Chinese operators.
This approval expands CTS’s global capabilities beyond its existing FAA and EASA Part 145 certifications, targeting high-demand mature engines like GE CF6-50, CF6-80, CF6-80C2, and PW2000 used in commercial and military fleets, especially cargo operations.
Based at its new 216,000-square-foot headquarters in Coral Springs, Florida, at 12100 NW 39th St., CTS recently doubled its MRO capacity with additional engine bays and advanced testing equipment.
The facility supports up to 200 aircraft annually, enhancing efficiency for legacy engine owners facing parts shortages and rising costs.
CAAC validation aligns with FAA-CAAC airworthiness protocols, streamlining approvals for China-registered aircraft and positioning CTS to capture growing Asia-Pacific MRO demand.
Specializing in complete turbine services since 2002, including field support, QEC conversions, and strategic phase-out planning, CTS strengthens supply chain resilience for operators reliant on proven engine types.