GENEVA, SWITZERLAND | May 21, 2017
Air Independence has entered into an OnPoint Solution agreement with GE Aviation to cover the CF34 engines that power Air Independence’s fleet of Challenger 604s.
Air Independence is an aircraft management company with bases in Munich, Germany and Salzburg, Austria. It operates advanced aircraft for charter and private travel. The backbone of its operation is its fleet of long range Challenger 604 aircraft.
OnPoint solutions are customized service agreements tailored to the operational and financial needs of each customer for any size fleet. These agreements are designed to help lower the customers' cost of ownership and maximize the use of their assets. Backed by GE's global support network, OnPoint services may include overhaul, on wing support, new and used-serviceable parts, component repair, technology upgrades, engine leasing, integrated systems support and diagnostics and integrated systems.
The aviation industry has recognized the enhanced asset value protection that OnPoint’s comprehensive service provides, worth as much as $2 million in increased aircraft valuation, according to Aircraft Bluebook. Aircraft buyers and sellers appreciate that the program is transferable at no cost.
Since its service entry in 1983, the CF34 has earned an industry-leading reputation as one of the cleanest, quietest and most fuel-efficient engines in its class. These rugged, airliner-class powerplants set a new standard in corporate aviation for reliability and low maintenance costs.
Across the CF34 family, GE has delivered more than 6,000 engines and continuously invests in product enhancements. Today, CF34 engines are in service with 200 operators in more than 70 countries.
About Air Independence
Founded in 1998, Air Independence GmbH is a Munich and Salzburg based airline with its core competence in chartering out its own Business Jet fleet and offering tailored mobility solutions to its customers. In addition to its long-range fleet, Air Independence offers aircraft management for customers as well as first class aircraft interior and exterior design and completion services. The flight operation of Air Independence GmbH exceeds the strict limitations of the EASA Air OPS standards based on both a German and an Austrian aircraft operator certificate (AOC) and guarantees the highest standards in safety and quality.
About GE Aviation
GE Aviation, an operating unit of GE (NYSE: GE), is a world-leading provider of jet and turboprop engines, components and integrated systems for commercial, military, business and general aviation aircraft. GE Aviation has a global service network to support these offerings. Visit us at www.ge.com/aviation.
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