Aerospace giant Boeing on Thursday announced what it described as its largest agreement for landing gear exchanges in history, securing a contract to support more than 75 aircraft operated by the Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group across its 737 MAX and 787 fleets.

The agreement, unveiled at the Singapore Airshow in a statement issued by the US aerospace giant, will see Boeing provide landing gear exchange services designed to give the airline group greater flexibility in overhaul scheduling while reducing aircraft downtime.

Under the program, Boeing will gain access to serviceable landing gear assemblies through its global inventory and partner network, allowing aircraft to return to service more quickly during maintenance events. The company said the approach reduces the need for airlines to hold extensive on-site spare parts and supports consistent dispatch reliability across high-utilization networks.

“Our relationship with the SIA Group is built on delivering dependable solutions,” said William Ampofo, senior vice president for parts and distribution and supply chain at Boeing Global Services. He added that combining Boeing’s global inventory and rapid distribution capabilities with the carrier’s maintenance planning would help deliver parts “faster and closer to operations,” thereby reducing downtime.

Landing gear exchange programs have become an increasingly important part of airlines’ maintenance strategies as fleets grow and aircraft utilization remains high, particularly for narrowbody models such as the 737 MAX and long-haul widebodies like the 787. By outsourcing parts management and overhaul cycles, carriers can better manage costs and operational disruptions.

Boeing said the agreement complements its wider aftermarket services portfolio, which includes parts distribution, repair management, and logistics solutions aimed at improving fleet readiness.

The announcement comes as Boeing continues to expand its services business alongside aircraft manufacturing, seeking more stable revenue streams amid cyclical demand in the commercial aviation market.

Source: Boeing Press Release