Jordan Airmotive

Jordan Airmotive (JALCO) is an independent engine MRO based at Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, Jordan. It began in 1985 as the engine shop supporting Royal Jordanian. It became a company owned by the government in 2000 and a fully private company in 2006, when it was bought by Adam Investment Group, a Jordanian holding company. Its facility covers 27,000 square meters.

Engines covered

• GE CF6-80C2 series, fitted on the A300, A310, B747 and B767
• CFM56-3 series, fitted on the 737 Classic
• CFM56-5B, fitted on the A318, A319, A320 and A321
• CFM56-7B, fitted on the 737NG, which the site now lists among its overhaul capability
• LEAP-1A and 1B, named on its site as the next engines it is preparing for

Engine services

• Maintenance and overhaul, looking at overall engine performance and wear on individual parts
• Preventative maintenance, repairs and alterations, preferring repair over replacement where safety is not compromised
• Modifications and testing of engines and components
• On-wing support and engine leasing and trading

Technical services

• Non-destructive testing to NAS 410 or EN 4179: magnetic particle, fluorescent penetrant, ultrasonic and automated eddy current inspection
• Surface metal treatment and coating to AWS, ISO and FAA accepted standards
• Welding in aluminum alloy, stainless steel, titanium alloy and Inconel, to welder performance qualification specifications
• Cleaning techniques such as mechanical blasting

Additional services

• Contract evaluation, comparing not-to-exceed, firm fixed price and time and material contracts
• Engine shop visit management, including workscope preparation and risk management
• Invoice and warranty claim reviews
• Engine re-delivery inspections at lease end and engine evaluation or acceptance checks

Approvals

The site lists approvals from the FAA, EASA and the Jordanian Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission (CARC), and from authorities in Nigeria, Egypt, Bahrain and Kenya. The company says it plans to become a fully licensed MRO for CFM56 and LEAP engines.

Recent work

Recent news on the site covers CFM56-7B cooperation with TARCO Aviation and Aeolus, a CFM56-5B support agreement with Nouvelair, and a CF6-80C2A5 engine delivery to ULS Airlines Cargo.