GA Telesis Engine Services (GATES), the engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) subsidiary of GA Telesis, has been awarded a prestigious contract to perform engine overhaul services for the Garuda Indonesia Group. The agreement follows a request for proposal (RFP) process and focuses on the maintenance of the CFM56-7B engines that power Garuda’s Boeing 737 Next-Generation fleet. The first CFM56-7B engine under this new agreement is already in transit to GATES’s flagship facility in Helsinki, Finland, for a comprehensive performance restoration.
“We are honored that Garuda Indonesia has entrusted GATES with the care of their most critical engine assets,” Gunnar Sigurfinnsson, president of GATES, said. “This contract reflects our commitment to providing independent, world-class MRO solutions. Our Helsinki facility is uniquely positioned to deliver the technical precision and industry-leading turnaround times that a premier carrier like Garuda requires for its operational excellence.”
Avinash Singh, vice president of sales – APAC and MEA, added, “Winning this RFP underscores the strength of the GATES value proposition in the Asia-Pacific region. Our team has worked tirelessly to demonstrate that we can bridge the gap between technical reliability and cost-efficiency. Seeing the first Garuda engine on its way to our Helsinki shop is a proud moment, and it marks the beginning of what we expect to be a long and prosperous partnership with Indonesia’s national carrier.”
Pak Mukhtaris, director of maintenance at Garuda Indonesia, said, “As we continue to optimize our CFM56-7B fleet’s performance, we are happy to entrust the maintenance of our critical engine assets to a global player like GA Telesis. Their reputation for quality and their ability to provide flexible, high-standard MRO services align with Garuda’s commitment to safety and operational excellence.”
