ITP Aero becomes the first service center worldwide with MRO capability for the CT7-2F1
DALLAS, TX – March 12, 2025 – GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) has granted ITP Aero a license for the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of the CT7-2F1 engine, expanding global service capabilities for operators of the Bell 525. As part of this agreement, ITP Aero will serve as a value-added partner within GE Aerospace’s TrueChoice™ program, offering comprehensive maintenance solutions for the latest CT7 engine variant.
ITP Aero is a world-leading partner in future flight technologies. The company specializes in designing, developing, manufacturing and providing lifecycle propulsion services for aeroengines and components for commercial and defense aviation.
“Our collaboration with ITP Aero – which spans more than a decade – strengthens our commitment to providing enhanced support and service flexibility for Bell 525 operators worldwide,” said Elissa Lee, executive director of commercial turboshaft engines at GE Aerospace. “ITP Aero’s expertise in engine maintenance will help ensure optimized availability and reliability for customers who rely on our CT7-2F1 engines.”
ITP Aero’s latest addition to GE Aerospace’s TrueChoice network will offer Bell 525 operators expanded access to high-quality, cost-effective engine service options, backed by OEM expertise and technology. The company currently provides MRO services for seven different GE Aerospace CT7 engine variants.
Alan Jones, executive director of MRO of ITP Aero said: “We are delighted to become the first service center worldwide with MRO capability for the CT7-2F1 and expand our long-standing partnership as part of GE Aerospace’s in-service engine community. Adding CT7-2F1 engines into our support portfolio is an important milestone that allows us to continue with the execution of ITP Aero’s strategic MRO growth roadmap, driving the expansion of our commercial aftermarket services and the operational excellence of our maintenance and repair capabilities.”
With more than 130 million flight hours, GE Aerospace’s CT7/T700 family of engines resides across the globe in every environment an aircraft can operate. Among these engines, the CT7-2 is known for its rugged, fuel efficient, and exceptional performance and provides reliable power to helicopters used in a variety of roles from executive transport to fire fighting and rescue.
GE Aerospace’s CT7-2F1 engine, designed specifically for the Bell 525, delivers enhanced performance and reliability for a wide range of commercial and mission-critical applications. With ITP Aero now licensed for maintenance, operators will benefit from an even stronger global support ecosystem.
About ITP Aero
With a 35-year track record of innovation and a growing workforce of over 5,900 professionals across 14 sites in 6 countries, ITP Aero plays a pivotal role in 40% of all commercial aircraft engine deliveries annually. With more than 5,000 engines in service, ITP Aero powers six aircraft take-offs every minute, partnering with all major engine OEMs to advance aviation globally.
About GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace is a global aerospace propulsion, services, and systems leader with an installed base of approximately 45,000 commercial and 25,000 military aircraft engines. With a global team of approximately 53,000 employees building on more than a century of innovation and learning, GE Aerospace is committed to inventing the future of flight, lifting people up, and bringing them home safely. Learn more about how GE Aerospace and its partners are defining flight for today, tomorrow, and the future at www.geaerospace.com.
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