HAECO, a global leader in aircraft engineering and maintenance solutions, has successfully completed its first Trent XWB-84 Module 52 swap in Hong Kong, marking a significant milestone in the expansion of its engine support capabilities across the Asia-Pacific region.

Developed with Rolls-Royce, the project supports HAECO’s “front porch to full house” strategy by bringing flexible, rapid-response engine maintenance closer to airline operations. The successful Module 52 swap further demonstrates HAECO’s ability to deliver customer-centric solutions at the point of need, helping airlines reduce engine downtime and improve fleet availability.

The milestone was achieved through close coordination between HAECO Global Engine Support and Rolls-Royce. Together, the teams provided comprehensive support including personnel training, tooling and material readiness, and engineering evaluation of maintenance procedures.

“The successful completion of our first Trent XWB-84 Module 52 swap reflects HAECO’s continued investment in advanced engine services and our commitment to helping customers maintain operational continuity while improving maintenance cost efficiency,” said George Edmunds, Group Director Component and Engine Services at HAECO. “By performing this work locally, we are enhancing the flexibility of our engine services network and enabling airlines to access timely, high-quality support closer to their operations.”

“We want our customers’ engines to be in the sky where they belong. By performing the maintenance closer to the wing, we can significantly reduce turnaround times, minimise downtime, and keep our engines flying. This milestone is a great example of Rolls-Royce working with HAECO to accelerate crucial maintenance, and therefore keep our Trent XWB-84 engines flying and continuously earning for our airline customers,” said Maria Deacon, Director of Aftermarket Services at Rolls-Royce.

HAECO provides 24/7 on-wing and near-wing engine services for a wide range of engine types through its Global Engine Support network, which operates from strategic locations in Hong Kong, Dallas, London and Amsterdam. Its services include engine inspection and repairs, borescope inspections, non-destructive testing, quick-turn shop visits, lease return support, engine preservation, and storage.

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About HAECO Group

HAECO Group is one of the world’s leading aircraft engineering and maintenance service providers. We provide a comprehensive range of solutions encompassing airframe services, line services, component overhaul, aerostructure repairs, landing gear services, engine services, global engine support, parts manufacturing and technical training. HAECO Group comprises 14 operating companies, employing around 15,000 staff in Hong Kong, Chinese Mainland, Europe and the Americas. Learn more at www.haeco.com or follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram or WeChat for the latest updates.

About Rolls-Royce

1. Rolls-Royce is a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. Our products and service packages help our customers meet the growing need for power across multiple industries; enable governments to equip their armed forces with the power required to protect their citizens; and connect people, societies, cultures and economies together.

2. Rolls-Royce has a local presence in 47 countries and customers in over a hundred more, including airlines and aircraft leasing companies, armed forces and navies, and marine and industrial customers.

3. Through our multi-year transformation programme, we are building a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing Rolls-Royce. We are building the financial capacity and agility to allow us to successfully develop and deliver the products that will support our customers through the energy transition.

4. Annual underlying revenue was £20.1 billion in 2025, and underlying operating profit was £3.46 billion.

5. Rolls-Royce Holdings plc is a publicly traded company (LSE: RR., ADR: RYCEY, LEI: 213800EC7997ZBLZJH69).