SAFAIR expands GE's TrueChoice Overhaul Agreement for CFM56 Engines

SAFAIR extended and expanded its TrueChoice^TM Overhaul agreement with GE Aviation for the maintenance, repair and overhaul of its CFM56-7B* engines that power its fleet of Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The new agreement is valued at more than $70 million (USD) over the life of the agreement.

"GE Aviation has proven itself as the right maintenance provider for our CFM56 engines. The new agreement covers maintenance for our entire CFM56-7B engine fleet until 2024," said Elmar Conradie, Chief Executive Officer of SAFAIR.

"GE Aviation is honored that SAFAIR selected us to maintain its entire CFM56-7B engine fleet," said Jean Lydon-Rodgers, president and chief executive officer of GE Aviation's Services organization. "This TrueChoice Overhaul agreement will ensure SAFAIR's engines are maintained to the highest OEM standards to ensure outstanding engine performance."

The TrueChoice suite of engine maintenance offerings incorporates an array of GE capabilities and customization across an engine's lifecycle. All TrueChoice offerings are underpinned by GE Aviation's data and analytic capabilities and experience to help reduce maintenance burden and service disruptions for customers.