GENEVA, Switzerland – GE Aviation named RUAG Aviation as an authorized service center (ASC) for GE’s CF34-10E engines.
The expedited approval process began in February, 2016, when GE approached RUAG Aviation with its requirements. GE chose to partner with RUAG Aviation based on the two firms’ longstanding relationship, and the ability of RUAG Aviation to deliver quick response times while also confirming vast in-house expertise, a strong track record and a broad service portfolio.
“The creation of a new Authorized Service Center at RUAG’s Munich-Oberpfaffenhofen site complements RUAG’s strongly established service portfolio, enabling them to expand support of Embraer Lineage 1000 aircraft with maintenance, repair and overhaul of GE’s CF34-10E turbofan,” said Brad Mottier, vice president and general manager of GE Aviation's Business & General Aviation and Integrated Systems organization. “RUAG Aviation has developed a solid reputation as a service provider for business jets, and this agreement will allow them to increase support capabilities for our customers in Europe.”
Customers in Europe can now benefit from an expanded range of services, which includes line and base maintenance, fleet support, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), aircraft painting, and upgrades. Furthermore, as a one-stop shop provider, RUAG Aviation can carry out multiple upgrades – including last-minute requests – during the same downtime, keeping costs and time to a minimum.
“Becoming an Authorized GE Service Center is an important step towards strengthening our service portfolio in Europe. We look forward to continuing to work closely with General Electric and supporting our European customers,” says Mark-André Mann, Head of Sales Business Aviation at RUAG Aviation.
GE Aviation is expanding its service network for business and general aviation engines, growing from 10 ASCs in 2010 to 38 in 2016. This network enables customers to have access to OEM-quality service and support around the world. In October 2015, Pro Pilot magazine readers ranked GE Aviation #1 in the 2015 Turbine Powerplant Product Support Survey for the 1st time in the 23-year history of this annual operator survey, which asked turbine operators to rate engine manufacturers on a scale of 1 (poor) to 10 (excellent) in seven categories: response to problems, spares availability, cost of parts, speed in AOG service, tech manuals, tech reps and service satisfaction.
Since its service entry in 1983 on the Challenger 601 business jet, 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.
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