xCelle Americas celebrates one year as licensed LEAP nacelle MRO provider

Hot Springs, Arkansas — xCelle Americas, an OEM licensed joint venture (JV) between AAR and Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M), is celebrating its one-year anniversary of providing nacelle maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for the A320 Neo LEAP-1A. Since its formation in 2021, xCelle Americas has continued to expand its capabilities portfolio for next generation aircraft, including OEM warranty and on-site services. 

In addition to celebrating this LEAP- 1A license milestone, xCelle Americas recently completed its 40th 787 nacelle repair. The joint venture became a licensed 787 component repair provider in 2022, offering extensive tooling and complete asset availability. xCelle Americas is also a nacelle service provider for the LEAP-1B, GEnx, and T1000 engine platforms.

“xCelle Americas is proud to celebrate one year of supporting LEAP operators in the Americas, assisting them with streamlining their operations and optimizing overall cost of nacelle ownership,” said Brad Tyler, xCelle Americas’ Chief Operating Officer. “xCelle Americas is strategically structured as a one-stop shop serving next generation aircraft operators located in the Americas. Our value proposition is to maximize part availability while reducing customer downtime.”

About xCelle Americas
xCelle Americas is a joint venture between AAR and Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance established to service next generation aircraft nacelles. An FAA/EASA repair station, xCelle Americas combines the expertise of an airline and third-party MRO to meet the maintenance, repair, and overhaul needs of commercial operators across the Americas. Additional information can be found at https://www.aarcorp.com/en/services/component-services/xcelle-americas/.

About AAR
AAR is a global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company with operations in over 20 countries. Headquartered in the Chicago area, AAR supports commercial and government customers through four operating segments: Parts Supply, Repair & Engineering, Integrated Solutions, and Expeditionary Services. Additional information can be found at aarcorp.com.

About AFI KLM E&M
Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance is a major multi-product MRO (Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul) provider. With a workforce of over 12,800, AFI KLM E&M offers comprehensive technical support for airlines, ranging from engineering and line maintenance to engine overhaul, aero structure, and fan thrust reverser support, as well as the management, repair, and supply of aircraft components, structured around a powerful logistics network. AFI KLM E&M supports almost 3,000 aircraft operated by 200 major international and domestic airlines. www.afiklmem.com.

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