OREANDA-NEWS. July 14, 2016. EGYPTAIR and GE signed a TrueChoiceTM Materials agreement for maintenance, repair and overhaul consulting services to assist in the development of overhaul capabilities for the CFM56-7B* engine. The comprehensive agreement covers technical support and consulting for MRO operations, facility readiness, tooling optimization and other necessary services required to achieve facility certification.

With their intention for deeper cooperation, EGYPTAIR and GE agreed they will study the possibilities of operating EGYPTAIR engine shop together as a center of Excellence in the region.

“EGYPTAIR Maintenance and Engineering is growing its MRO business and expanding its capabilities with the state-of the-art technology to be an independent MRO provider for various aircraft, aircraft engines and components. We look forward to working with GE to enhance our CFM56-7B MRO capability and be a major player in the MRO industry and more,” said Abou Taleb, Chairman of Egypt Air’s Maintenance and Engineering Company. 

“EGYPTAIR is the only full-service MRO provider in Egypt, and GE is excited to help the airline through this TrueChoice Material agreement to extend its overhaul and repair expertise to the CFM56-7B engine line and help create high-tech employment opportunities in the region,” said Kevin McAllister, president and chief executive officer of GE Engine Services.

“This agreement will further strengthen our partnership with EGYPTAIR which extends to over 35 years,” said Isam Moursy, Vice President of Regional Sales for GE Aviation in Africa. “This a true testament of how we can continue working with our partners to drive localization in Egypt and build local capability and know-how. EGYPTAIR is one of the world’s pioneer airlines, and our collaboration on MRO efforts will continue in the airline’s long tradition of entrepreneurial endeavors.”

Established in 1932 as the seventh carrier in the world, EGYPTAIR operates 80 aircraft with 60 percent of the fleet powered by GE and CFM* engines. The carrier flies to more than 75 destinations around the world and is a member of the Star Alliance. For more information, visit www.egyptair.com.

The TrueChoice suite of engine maintenance offerings for commercial aviation industry emphasizes the breadth and depth of capabilities and customization across the entire engine lifecycle. The TrueChoice suite includes:

  • TrueChoice Flight Hour provides customized offerings that help optimize cost of ownership over the entire engine lifecycle with flexible risk transfer and payment options.
  • TrueChoice Overhaul provides time and material overhauls with tailored workscopes specific to shop visit objectives, economic priorities and ownership horizon - whether for one engine or an entire fleet.
  • TrueChoice Material provides high-quality new and used OEM parts, advanced repairs and technology upgrades for airlines and MROs that enhance engine performance over the lifecycle and support higher engine residual value.
  • TrueChoice Transitions provides a broad range of options for changing ownership horizons, including green time leases, exchanges and material buy-back, plus custom workscopes with shorter builds and maximum used material. For lessors, GE offers products specifically designed to accommodate a change in owner or operator.

Each of the TrueChoice offerings is underpinned by GE Aviation's emerging capability and experience with using data and analytics to offer new insights to reduce maintenance burden and service disruptions for our customers.

Today, more than 550 employees work in Egypt with GE. The company is keen on creating job opportunities for Egyptians and continues to invest in building talents locally. GE has started its journey in Egypt in 1974; with people, services, technology and scale, GE will continue to deliver better outcomes for Egypt by speaking the language of industry.

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About GE:

GE (NYSE: GE) is the world’s Digital Industrial Company, transforming industry with software-defined machines and solutions that are connected, responsive and predictive. GE is organized around a global exchange of knowledge, the "GE Store," through which each business shares and accesses the same technology, markets, structure and intellect. Each invention further fuels innovation and application across our industrial sectors. With people, services, technology and scale, GE delivers better outcomes for customers by speaking the language of industry.

TrueChoiceTM is a trademark of General Electric Company.

*CFM, CFM56, LEAP and the CFM logo are trademarks of CFM International, a 50/50 joint company between GE and Safran Aircraft Engines.