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Airframe MRO vs TRUEngine
Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in Aircraft MRO / Line Maintenance.
Aircraft MRO / Line Maintenance
Airframe MRO
by AAR Corp
North America's largest independent airframe MRO network, covering narrow- and wide-body heavy maintenance from eight certified hangars.
Aircraft MRO / Line Maintenance
TRUEngine
by GE Aerospace (OnPoint Services)
OEM-certification programme that validates individual engine serial numbers are maintained entirely to GE Aerospace or CFM manuals, protecting residual value and remarketing eligibility.
| Cost of ownership | Airframe MRO | TRUEngine |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | Airframe MRO | TRUEngine |
|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 8 hangars (US + Canada) | — |
| Certifications | FAA Repair Station, EASA Part-145 | — |
| Aircraft families | Boeing 737 variants, Airbus A320 family (incl. A321neo), Airbus A330 | — |
| Engineering offices | Indianapolis IN, Greensboro NC, Singapore | — |
| Services | C/D-checks, structural & composite repair, modifications, aging aircraft, CPCP | — |
| Backlog status | Multi-year (active expansions at MIA + OKC) | — |
| Engine families covered | — | CFM56, GE90, GEnx, CF34, LEAP |
| Programme enrolment | — | Over 18,000 engine serial numbers |
| Participation cost | — | No charge to enrol or transfer |
| Residual value uplift (IBA study) | — | Up to 50% vs PMA/DER-maintained engines |
| Designation validity | — | Until next shop visit (requalification required thereafter) |
| Transferability | — | Fully transferable with no fee at ownership change |
| LLP designation | — | Back-to-birth traceability on discs, spools, shafts |
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