Virgin Australia has signed a ten-year TrueChoice™ overhaul agreement with GE Aerospace for the service of the airline's fleet of CFM56-7B engines which power its fleet of Boeing B737 Next Generation aircraft. The airline currently operates 78 B737 NG aircraft, with plans to extend to 84 aircraft through 2023.
Virgin Australia Chief Operations Officer Stuart Aggs said the agreement demonstrated the company's commitment to its B737 fleet for the long-term.
The TrueChoice suite of engine maintenance offerings incorporate an array of GE capabilities and customisations across an engine's lifecycle. All TrueChoice offerings are underpinned by GE data and analytic capabilities and experience to help reduce maintenance burden and service disruptions for customers.
