EVENDALE, OH -- June 12, 2009 -- Delta Air Lines has signed a 10-year OnPointSM solution agreement with GE Aviation for the maintenance and overhaul of the GE90-110B1L2 engines, powering its entire Boeing 777-200LR fleet.
"We are pleased to enter this agreement with General Electric," said Bob Currey, Delta TechOps Managing Director -- Supply Chain. "GE is an established engine maintenance provider that has partnered with Delta to help us maintain a safe and reliable 777-200 LR fleet."
TOKYO -- J-AIR Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Japan Airlines, has signed a 10-year OnPointsm solution agreement with GE Aviation for the maintenance, repair and overhaul of its new CF34-8E engines powering 10 Embraer ERJ170 aircraft.
Delivery of the ERJ170 aircraft to the airline began in 2008.
Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) has awarded GE Aviation a contract to overhaul up to 757 T700-401/401C engines, cold section modules and power turbine modules for the SH-60 helicopter over the next five years.
Lynn, Mass. -- June 2, 2009 -- Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) has awarded GE Aviation a contract to overhaul up to 757 T700-401/401C engines, cold section modules and power turbine modules for the SH-60 helicopter over the next five years. The overhauls will be performed at GE's Engine Services operation in Strother, Kansas.
FMS Advancements continue to reduce environmental impact
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GE Aviation announces the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification of the flight management system (FMS) software Update 10.8 for Boeing Next-Generation 737s. The new software is standard fit for all 737 production airplanes starting February 2009.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GE Aviation played a significant role in The Boeing Company's successful first flight of the U.S. Air Force's third C-130 Avionics Modernization Program (AMP) aircraft (the H-3) on Jan. 17, three weeks ahead of schedule. The flight marked another milestone for the most comprehensive C-130 avionics modification ever conducted.
The H3 aircraft accomplished both functional check flight and acceptance check flight tests. Boeing test pilot Mike Leone conducted the two-hour flight from the Boeing facility in San Antonio.
EVENDALE, OH -- March 17, 2009 -- As the aviation industry deals with the global economic downturn, GE Aviation's Services business is providing stable, long-term revenues while helping customers cope with the challenging environment.
GE Aviation has an installed base of more than 8,000 engines in service, while CFM International, a 50/50 joint company of GE and Snecma (SAFRAN Group), has more than 13,000 engines in service. They are the foundation for GE Aviation's Services, with 2008 revenues approaching $7 billion.
