LONDON -- Jetairfly has been awarded TRUEngine designation for its four CF34-10E engines powering its fleet of EMBRAER 190 aircraft. Jetairfly is owned by TUI, who also has received the TRUEngine designation for its CFM56-7B and GEnx engines.
"Jetairfly is demonstrating its commitment to OEM quality engine maintenance by adding this new TRUEngine designation," said Allen Paxson, general manager of the CF34 Engine Program at GE Aviation.
The CF34 TRUEngine program was launched in July and has quickly grown to cover more than 500 CF34 engines operated or owned by eight airlines and lessors. The TRUEngine designation is available to all CF34 engines in service if they meet the TRUEngine qualification criteria. TRUEngine is also available for CFM's CFM56* engines, and GE's CF6 and GEnx engines.
The TRUEngine designation provides assurance to owners, operators and engine buyers that engines qualified as TRUEngine have been maintained in the OEM configuration. Independent studies show that engines maintained with OEM parts and repairs maintain 25-50% higher asset values than engines that include non-OEM parts or repairs.
To qualify for TRUEngine status, the engine configuration, overhaul practices, spare parts and repairs used to service an engine must comply with GE-issued engine manuals and other maintenance recommendations. The qualification is obtained through the customer's declaration of compliance and GE's verification of customer submitted maintenance records since birth.
Commercial jet engines typically are in service for more than 25 years and change ownership at least once in their operational life. The engine's configuration, material content, maintenance history and supportability impact marketability and overall value as it changes ownership. The TRUEngine designation enhances marketability and provides other no-cost benefits, such as extended new part warranty, complimentary days of access to the CF34 engine lease pool and AOG response guarantee.
Based in Brussels, Belgium, Jetairfly operates a fleet of 22 aircraft serving more than 100 destinations across the Mediterranean, Africa, Southeast Asia and the Caribbean. Jetairfly was founded in 2003 and is owned by TUI Travel PLC, one of the largest tourism groups in the world.
GE Aviation, an operating unit of GE (NYSE: GE), is a world-leading provider of jet, turboshaft 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.
*TRUEngine is a registered trademark of GE.
*CFM International is a 50/50 joint venture between GE and Snecma of France. CFM56 is a registered trademark of CFM.