StandardAero announced a long‑term agreement with Rolls‑Royce to provide repair and overhaul support for the MT7 marine gas turbine engine at its Maryville, Tennessee facility. The MT7 powers the U.S. Navy’s Ship to Shore Connector (SSC) vehicle, a key amphibious assault platform.
The contract adds a recurring revenue stream tied to a critical naval propulsion platform, reinforcing StandardAero’s strategy of securing high‑value, long‑term defense contracts. It positions the company as the sole independent provider of MT7 maintenance services for the SSC, strengthening its competitive advantage as an authorized Rolls‑Royce maintenance center.
StandardAero’s existing expertise with Rolls‑Royce engine families, including the AE 1107C used in the V‑22 Osprey, underpins the new agreement. The commonality across the AE family allows the company to leverage its existing tooling, parts inventory, and engineering knowledge, improving service efficiency and cost control.
The SSC program is a major modernization effort for the U.S. Navy, replacing older LCAC vehicles and enhancing amphibious assault capabilities. By securing the MT7 support contract, StandardAero gains exposure to a growing fleet of 73 SSC craft, providing long‑term stability in a defense‑heavy market.
While the announcement does not include financial terms, the contract is expected to contribute to StandardAero’s FY 2026 guidance, which forecasts EPS of $1.44 and continued growth in its LEAP and CFM56 engine programs. The new MT7 agreement complements the company’s broader military MRO portfolio, which is split between Engine Services and Component Repair Services.
Management has highlighted the company’s long‑standing relationship with Rolls‑Royce and its capacity to process more than 600 engines per year at the Maryville facility. This capability underscores StandardAero’s operational scale and its ability to deliver cost‑effective, reliable repairs to U.S. government customers.
Management said, "StandardAero has been trusted to provide repair support on the Rolls‑Royce family of engines for the United States government for several decades," adding that the company processes more than 600 engines per year at its Maryville facility.
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