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TAP Portugal Selects GE Engines and Services for Fleet of Airbus A330s

July 20, 2006

FARNBOROUGH, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 19, 2006--TAP Portugal has selected General Electric Company's CF6 engines to power five Airbus A330-200 aircraft in an engine deal valued at approximately $150 million (US).

In addition, TAP has signed with GE for a nine-year OnPoint(SM) Solutions service agreement for the maintenance, overhaul, and repair of the 11 CF6-80E1 engines powering this A330 fleet. The potential value over the life of the services agreement is valued at approximately $45 million (US).

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GE Healthcare's Centricity Electronic Medical Record Receives Certification for Physician Offices and Clinics

July 18, 2006

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 18, 2006--

Certification Commission for Healthcare Information Technology Announces GE's Compliance with 100 Percent of the Functionality and Security Criteria Tested


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Cathay Pacific Airways Signs $1 Billion OnPoint(SM) Solutions Agreement with GE

July 18, 2006

EVENDALE, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 18, 2006--Cathay Pacific Airways has signed a 20-year OnPoint(SM) Solutions service agreement with GE - Aviation's Services business for the maintenance, overhaul and repair of 40 GE90-115B installed and spare engines powering the airline's fleet of Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. The agreement, valued at more than $1 billion over the life of the agreement, will also cover any additional GE90-115B powered aircraft the airline acquires through the year 2017.

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Egypt's AMC Airlines Signs $40 Million OnPoint(SM) Solutions Agreement with GE

July 18, 2006

EVENDALE, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 18, 2006--Egyptian charter carrier AMC Airlines has signed a 10-year, $40 million OnPoint(SM) Solutions service agreement with GE-Aviation's Engine Services operation for the overhaul and maintenance of the airline's fleet of CFM56-7B* engines.

The Cairo-based airline currently operates four CFM56-7B-powered Boeing Next-Generation 737-800 aircraft and will eventually acquire three additional aircraft. AMC, which was formed in 1992, operates charter flights from Europe to Egyptian tourist destinations.

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Lan Airlines Orders CFM56-5C/P Upgrade Kits

July 18, 2006

FARNBOROUGH, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 18, 2006--Lan Airlines has placed a $48 million order for CFM56-5C/P kits to upgrade 18 installed and spare engines powering its fleet of Airbus A340-300 aircraft. The airline is schedule to begin taking delivery in July 2006.

CFM International (CFM) is a 50/50 joint company between Snecma and General Electric Company.

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Emirates Selects GEnx-Powered Boeing 747-8 Freighters for New Fleet

July 18, 2006

FARNBOROUGH, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 18, 2006--Emirates has signed an agreement to purchase 10 Boeing 747-8 freighters, powered by the new GEnx engine. The agreement for 45 GEnx engines is valued at more than $600 million (USD). Delivery is scheduled to begin in 2010.

The GEnx, based on the highly successful GE90, will succeed GE's CF6 engine. Under development, GEnx is a best-selling engine for new wide-body aircraft, with orders exceeding 600 engines.

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ILFC Selects GE - Aviation Engines to Power New Boeing Aircraft

July 18, 2006

FARNBOROUGH, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 18, 2006--International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) has selected the GEnx and GE90 engines to power its new Boeing 787 and 777 fleets. The value of the engines ordered is more than $750 million.

The aircraft leasing company has ordered GEnx engines for up to 24 Boeing 787 aircraft, including firm and options. The GEnx is a best-selling engine for new wide-body aircraft, with orders exceeding 600 engines.

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UPS Selects GP7200 Engines for Airbus A380 Fleet

July 18, 2006

FARNBOROUGH, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 18, 2006--UPS has selected GP7200 engines to power its fleet of Airbus A380 freighter aircraft.

The UPS engine selection follows its 10 firm Airbus A380 aircraft orders. UPS also has options on 10 additional A380 aircraft. The value of the order was not disclosed. Aircraft deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2009.

"UPS demands the best," said Bruce Hughes, president of the Engine Alliance. "We're delighted the GP7200 is powering the UPS fleet and look forward to working with UPS to ensure a smooth entry into service."

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Lion Air Places $360 Million CFM56-7B Order to Power 30 Additional 737-900ERs

July 18, 2006

FARNBOROUGH, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 17, 2006--Indonesian carrier Lion Air today announced that it has firmed option orders for 30 additional CFM56-7B-powered Boeing 737-900ER aircraft. The engine order is valued at $360 million at list price. The airline, which placed an initial order for 30 aircraft in July 2005, will begin taking delivery of the new 737s in the first half of 2007.

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Shannon Engine Support Places $240 Million CFM56-7B Spare Engine Order

July 18, 2006

FARNBOROUGH, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 17, 2006--Shannon Engine Support (SES) today announced an order for 40 CFM56-7B spare engines. The order is valued at $240 million at list price and the engines are scheduled for delivery between late 2006 and 2010.

CFM56-7B engines are produced by CFM International, a 50/50 joint company between Snecma and General Electric Company. SES is a wholly owned subsidiary of CFM International.

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