ITP Aero signs Trent 1000 LPT MRO contract with Rolls-Royce, extending capabilities from design and manufacture to aftermarket

The first module inductions have been performed in 2026, with approximately 100 LPT modules serviced per year with full operational ramp-up

The services associated with the contract will be provided at ITP Aero’s facility in Ajalvir (Madrid). This site is evolving into a key global MRO hub, reinforcing ITP Aero’s ability to scale efficiently as global engine fleets mature and aftermarket demand rises.

ITP Aero has signed a multi-year contract with Rolls-Royce to provide repair and overhaul services for Low Pressure Turbine (LPT) modules on the Trent 1000 engine family, including Pack B, Pack C, and -TEN variants. This is supporting Rolls-Royce’s programme to get durability enhancements that make up the new Trent 1000 XE to customers as soon as possible. As the design responsible and manufacturer for Trent 1000 LPT components, this agreement marks a significant expansion of ITP Aero’s module-level MRO capabilities and leverages its existing infrastructure and expertise in LPT design, manufacturing and assembly.

Under the terms of the contract, ITP Aero is carrying out disassembly, inspection, component repair, and reassembly of LPT modules at its Ajalvir facility in Madrid. A new dedicated area has been established to support disassembly, inspection and assembly activities, sharing existing LPT assembly line capabilities, demonstrating the company’s ability to scale modular MRO operations efficiently.

The first modules, which arrived in Q1 2026, have been completed with full operational ramp-up expected during Q2 2026. At full capacity, ITP Aero expects to repair and overhaul up to 100 LPT modules annually.

Alan Jones, ITP Aero Executive Vice President of MRO, commented: “This contract represents a major milestone in our partnership with Rolls-Royce and underscores our capability to deliver high-quality, module-level MRO services. By leveraging our existing LPT assembly line and expanding our facilities in Ajalvir, we are well-positioned to help Rolls-Royce get durability enhancements to its customers on accelerated timescales”.

Rachel Walker, Senior Vice President, Trent 1000, Rolls-Royce, said: “While we’re busy selling engines and making new ones, our priority is getting our re-engineered components to our existing customers as quickly as possible. Our work with ITP Aero is helping reduce MRO choke points and we’re grateful for the strength of our long-term partnership and the inherent capability in its people, to make this happen.”

In recent years, ITP Aero has significantly accelerated its growth trajectory in the global MRO market, strengthening its position as a multi‑platform engine service provider. The company has expanded its capabilities across engine maintenance, module-level MRO and component repair.

ITP Aero’s Ajalvir site in Madrid is at the centre of this growth, supported by significant investments to ramp up capacity and capability. This expansion adds to the continued growth of BP Aero—ITP Aero’s MRO facility in the United States—and is further strengthened by the recent acquisition of Aero Norway, which extends the company’s capabilities into full engine overhaul. Together, these developments reinforce a robust, diversified and globally connected MRO network capable of supporting customers across the entire engine lifecycle.

Erlantz Cristobal, CTO of ITP Aero, commented: “This investment represents a major commitment to the future of aerospace. By accelerating the development of breakthrough propulsion technologies, expanding our testing and demonstrator capabilities, and strengthening our expertise across next generation propulsion systems, we are positioning ITP Aero to play a leading role in future aerospace programmes.”e Basque Country”.