ST Engineering Commercial Aerospace, held the official opening of a new engine MRO facility in Singapore on 15 September 2025. The opening ceremony was officiated by Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong.
The new multimillion-dollar facility helps the group to advance its position as a leading provider of engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services globally. Located in its existing compound in Paya Lebar, the expansion will allow the Commercial Aerospace business to double its CFM56 and LEAP engine maintenance capacity to over 300 engines annually by 2027. Together with its Xiamen engine MRO facility, the total capacity is expected to exceed 400 engine shop visits per year. Additionally, ST Engineering is concurrently broadening services to include performance restoration and full overhaul shop visits for LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engines to better meet increasing demand.

The expansion is expected to create over 300 new high-value jobs for its engine MRO operations in Singapore. Advanced technologies, such as AI-enabled hardware sorters and automated cleaning systems, will be utilised to enhance the efficiency of its engine MRO operations.

“This expansion reflects our commitment to staying ahead of industry demand and delivering the highest standards in engine MRO, supporting both airline customers and engine OEMs,” said Jeffrey Lam, President Commercial Aerospace, ST Engineering.
“As airlines expand and renew their fleets, and with more new-generation LEAP engines entering into service, our new capacity and technology-enabled workforce will position us well to support airline and operator customers worldwide,” Mr Lam added.
In the press release, Jermaine Loy, Managing Director, Singapore Economic Development Board, highlighted that ST Engineering’s expansion of its engine MRO activities, “along with the deployment of AI and automation in its facilities will further Singapore’s status as Asia’s leading aerospace hub.”
“ST Engineering’s partnership with local enterprises is also a good example of how leading industry players can leverage Singapore’s vibrant and growing aerospace ecosystem to drive innovation as well as to enhance their business resilience and competitiveness,” Ms Loy added