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CTS Engines Named MRO Partner by GE Aerospace for CF6-80E1

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CTS Engines, a U.S.-based engine maintenance provider specializing in mature engine platforms, has been selected by GE Aerospace as an official offload partner for MRO support of the CF6-80E1 engine, which powers the Airbus A330. The partnership strengthens GE’s global maintenance network and reinforces CTS’s position as a trusted provider for widebody engine services.

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AFI KLM E&M Signs GE90 Maintenance Deal With CMA CGM AIR CARGO

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AFI KLM E&M, the maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) arm of the Air France–KLM Group, has signed a comprehensive extended maintenance agreement with CMA CGM AIR CARGO, both based in France, covering the GE90 engines that power the latter’s long-haul freighter fleet.

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DHL Aviation Takes Delivery of B777F Operated by AeroLogic

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DHL Aviation has expanded its widebody freighter fleet with the delivery of a new Boeing 777F, bearing serial number 68145. The aircraft is powered by GE90-110B1 engines and will be operated by AeroLogic, a joint venture between DHL and Lufthansa Cargo, based in Germany.

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China Southern Lists Ten B787-8s and GENX Engines for Sale

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China Southern Airlines has placed ten Boeing 787-8 aircraft and two GENX-1B70 engines up for sale as it continues to streamline its widebody fleet. The aircraft, bearing serial numbers 34923 through 34932, are each listed at a minimum price of approximately US$50 million, reflecting their market valuation amid ongoing fleet restructuring efforts.

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GE Aerospace Opens New LEAP Engine MRO Facility, XEOS, in Poland

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GE Aerospace has announced the opening of XEOS, a state-of-the-art maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility located in Sroda Slaska, near Wrocław, Poland. This facility is focused on the advanced servicing of LEAP engines, which are widely used in the latest generation of commercial aircraft.

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Korean Air Nears $32.7B Boeing And GE Deal

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Korean Air is nearing the finalization of a major $32.7 billion agreement that will significantly expand and modernize its long-haul fleet. The memorandum of understanding (MOU) includes the acquisition of 20 Boeing B777-9 and 20 Boeing B787-10 aircraft, with options for 10 additional aircraft and up to ten spare engines.

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SMBC Aero Engine Lease Delivers Fifth Engine to Aeromexico

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SMBC Aero Engine Lease (Netherlands) has successfully delivered its fifth aircraft engine to Aeromexico, completing a sale & leaseback transaction for a GEnx-1B76A engine on November 29, 2024. This latest deal strengthens the ongoing partnership between SMBC Aero Engine Lease and Aeromexico, supporting the airline’s fleet modernization and operational efficiency.

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World Star Aviation Completes GEnx-1B Sale/Leaseback Transaction

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World Star Aviation, a UK-based aviation asset management company, has announced the successful completion of a sale/leaseback transaction for a GEnx-1B engine. This transaction underscores the company’s expertise in structuring tailored leasing solutions for the aviation industry.