On the 12th, Zhuhai Motianyu Jinwan Factory successfully delivered the first maintenance engine to the customer China Southern Airlines. The Jinwan factory area is under the joint venture of China Southern Airlines Co., Ltd. and German Motianyu Aero Engine Co., Ltd., Zhuhai Free Trade Zone Motianyu Aero Engine Maintenance Co., Ltd., which was officially put into operation in March this year. Li Xin, General Manager of the Engineering Technology Branch of China Southern Airlines and Chairman of Zhuhai Motianyu, said, "This milestone also marks the continuous improvement of China Southern Airlines' capabilities in the field of engine MRO (Maintenance Repair Overhaul). The realization of complete capabilities in the Jinwan factory area will not only provide more maintenance positions, better maintenance quality, and shorter maintenance cycles for China Southern Airlines' engines, but also provide more comprehensive support and services for global customers. ”The Jinwan factory has been operating efficiently since its launch, continuously increasing production capacity as planned, and providing support for the MRO network of GTF engines through stable maintenance capabilities. ”Gert, General Manager of Zhuhai Motianyu, added. This year, the Jinwan factory plans to deliver over 50 engines, and the annual maintenance capacity after full production can reach 260 units. Xiao Yi, Deputy General Manager of Zhuhai Motianyu, stated, "The delivery of the first engine not only marks the complete use of facilities and hardware in the Jinwan factory area, but also represents the successful upgrade of the most advanced process flow and new generation production management system in the industry, laying a solid foundation for leapfrog development in the next decade. Zhuhai Motianyu is committed to providing services for CFM International's CFM56 and LEAP engines, IAE's V2500 engine, and Pratt&Whitney's PW1100G-JM engine. The Zhuhai Motianyu Bonded Zone Factory and Jinwan Factory share the geographical advantage of being adjacent to Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Macau. The combined annual maintenance capacity of the two factories is expected to exceed 700 units, making them the world's largest MRO factory and further expanding maintenance capacity in the future. (New Society)