15 November 2011

Comlux stays with CFM56-5B engines to power new ACJ321 aircraft

Zurich, Switzerland-based VIP carrier Comlux will power its new Airbus ACJ321 with CFM International’s CFM56-5B engine.  The aircraft are scheduled for delivery in 2013 and the engine order is valued at approximately $20m at list price. This order represents the first for the aircraft type and Comlux is the first carrier to operate Airbus ACJ318, ACJ319, ACJ320 …

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LAN Airlines takes delivery of first CFM56-5B PIP-powered A319

Chilean flag carrier LAN Airlines has taken  delivery of its first Airbus A319 to be powered by CFM International’s CFM56-5B PIP (Performance Improvement Program) engine.  The PIP is the new production configuration for all CFM56-5B engines. In 2010, LAN placed the single largest engine order in the company’s history, choosing the CFM56-5B engine to power 70 …

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Boeing selects LEAP-1B as sole powerplant for new 737 MAX

Boeing has selected CFM International’s revolutionary LEAP-1B engine as the exclusive powerplant for its new family of re-engined Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.  To date, Boeing has received commitments for more than 700 aircraft.  CFM and Boeing have been working for several years to evaluate engine configurations for both re-engined, as well as potential new aircraft.  Earlier this month, …

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Cathay Pacific Airways signs OnPoint Solution agreement on additional GE90 engines

Cathay Pacific Airways has signed a 15-year OnPoint solution agreement with GE Aviation that covers the maintenance, repair and overhaul of the GE90-115B engine fleet for four Boeing 777-300ER aircraft  and eight 777-200 Freighters ordered in August along with the 10 Boeing 777-300ER aircraft ordered in March. The OnPoint solution agreement means that GE Aviation …

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