Delta TechOps and Orix Aviation Systems Ltd. Sign Major Engine Maintenance Contract

Delta TechOps (DTO), the maintenance, repair and overhaul division of Delta Air Lines, announced that is has signed a five-Year Maintenance Services Agreement with top-tier aircraft leasing company, ORIX Aviation Systems, Ltd. (ORIX Aviation) The agreement will cover the support of CFM56-5B and CFM56-7B aircraft engines.

As both an operator of, and MRO for CFM56-5B and -7B engines, Delta TechOps is uniquely qualified to provide maintenance services to ORIX. Delta TechOps has been maintaining CFM56 engines for numerous years and will be able to pass along the same operational reliability and expertise to this globally established  lessor.

“We are proud that ORIX Aviation has selected Delta TechOps for their CFM56 engine maintenance needs,” said Mike Moore, senior VP maintenance operations. “The agreement is a testament to our relationship and commitment to excellent customer service. We look forward to building on this partnership with this major aircraft lessor in the coming years.”

“We are pleased to have the expertise of Delta TechOps on board in support of CFM56-5B and CFM56-7B technical requirements which the ORIX Aviation team may have going forward”, said James Meyler, CEO ORIX Aviation Group.