In July 2025, HAECO’s advanced composite facility in Jinjiang, the Chinese Mainland, achieved a new milestone by successfully delivering its first Boeing 747-8 GEnx-2B thrust reversers to an airline operator in the Asia-Pacific region. This marks a first for HAECO in contributing to the GEnX Thrust Reverser maintenance programme and supporting the regional operator on major nacelle maintenance.

Demonstrating our commitment to providing value-driven solutions despite supply chain challenges, HAECO Composite Services developed alternative engineering approaches tailored to the operator’s needs. These solutions significantly reduced both turnaround time and maintenance costs for the operator, ensuring their fleet returned to service quickly and efficiently.

This achievement was made possible through strong, collaborative partnerships. Throughout the project, HAECO worked closely with the airframer and operator to ensure a seamless repair workflow. Acting as the airframer’s extended support unit, we facilitated the transfer of their spare parts to our facility, managing the process from inspection, certification to shipment. This closed-loop collaboration ensured the airline’s operational requirements were met without compromise.

The delivery of our first GEnx-2B thrust reverser represents an important step forward for HAECO, showcasing our expanded capabilities and strong partnerships with global operators. It also demonstrates our ability to deliver reliable, timely, and cost-effective composite repair solutions, reinforcing our role as a trusted partner in the aviation ecosystem.