BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA – Virgin Australia has signed a 10-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.
“We are pleased to have secured this agreement with GE Aerospace, a company that upholds the highest global standards in aircraft engine production and maintenance,” Mr. Aggs said. “Not only will this agreement ensure Virgin Australia’s access to world-class engine maintenance expertise, but it will deliver significant efficiencies to the airline. This agreement is another example of our ongoing commitment and focus on creating a simplified and efficient business.”
The TrueChoice suite of engine maintenance offerings incorporate an array of GE capabilities and customizations 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.
"GE Aerospace is honored to provide maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for the Virgin Australia fleet, extending an important relationship that was established when the airline began operations 22 years ago,” said Russell Stokes, President and CEO, Commercial Engines and Services for GE Aerospace. "This agreement ensures Virgin Australia’s engines will receive the highest quality material and workmanship that a trusted OEM can deliver, to help keep their aircraft engines in top performing condition."
*CFM is a 50/50 joint business between GE and Safran Aircraft Engines
TrueChoice™ is a trademark of GE
About Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia Group is a major Australian airline headquartered in Brisbane, Australia. The company operates an extensive domestic network as well as short-haul international, charter and cargo services, and the award-winning loyalty program, Velocity Frequent Flyer. The Group employs more than 7,000 people and has been a competitor in the Australian aviation landscape for 22 years.
About GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace is a world-leading provider of jet engines, components and systems for commercial and military aircraft with a global service network to support these offerings. GE Aerospace and its joint ventures have an installed base of more than 39,000 commercial and 26,000 military aircraft engines, and the business is playing a vital role in shaping the future of flight.
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