Engine Overhaul
Structured to address specific needs directly, with straightforward guidance and consistent follow-through. Every step is documented and shared so the customer has a clear record of what was agreed and what was delivered.
Company capability profileGE CELMA LTDA.
Certified Engine Overhaul for the World's Airlines
GE Celma operates five authorized MRO facilities in Brazil, providing full-scope maintenance and repair for the commercial turbofan engines that power modern airline fleets.
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Component & Module Repair
Each request is handled with attention to detail, practical communication, and a scope confirmed before moving forward. The process is designed so customers know what to expect, when to expect it, and how to reach someone if questions come up.
LEAP Engine Services
A focused approach built around the customer's needs, with clear information and defined expectations at every step. Each detail is reviewed before work begins so the scope, timing, and responsibilities are understood by both sides.
CFM56 & CF6 Services
Organized around the customer's priorities, with transparent information and a clear process from start to finish. Progress is communicated at each stage, and any changes to the original scope are discussed before they take effect.
Test Cell & Return to Service
A focused approach built around the customer's needs, with clear information and defined expectations at every step. Each detail is reviewed before work begins so the scope, timing, and responsibilities are understood by both sides.
Technical & Fleet Support
Direct access to a support team ready to answer product questions, assist with orders, and resolve concerns.
02 / Company
GE Celma
GE Celma is one of GE Aerospace's principal aircraft engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul facilities worldwide, operating five sites across Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro, and Três Rios in Brazil. The operation serves more than 30 commercial airlines and handles approximately 25 percent of GE Aerospace's global internal engine maintenance volume. Authorized on turbofan families including the CFM LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B, CFM56-5B, CFM56-7B, GEnx-1B, CF6-80C2, and CF34-10E, GE Celma supports both narrowbody and widebody fleets for carriers across Latin America and internationally. Established in 1951 and integrated into GE Aerospace in 1996, the facility is expanding capacity to meet growing demand for next-generation engine overhaul.
- 01Airworthiness integrity on every engine
- 02OEM-authorized processes and tooling
- 03Regulatory compliance across jurisdictions
- 04On-time delivery in support of airline operations
A documented path from question to handoff.
Engine Receipt & Workscoping
Each engine is received, inspected, and assessed against operator requirements to define an agreed maintenance workscope before work begins.
Overhaul & Authorized Repair
Factory-certified technicians disassemble, repair, and restore every module and component to OEM-approved specifications using controlled processes.
Test Cell Validation & Dispatch
Restored engines complete full performance testing in a calibrated test cell, followed by regulatory documentation and coordinated return to the operator.
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