Russian Helicopters, part of state defence holding company Oboronprom and a leading global designer and manufacturer of helicopters, took part in celebrations for the 100th anniversary of the Russian Air Force in the Moscow Region town of Zhukovsky on August 10-12.
Civil company news
Upgraded repair warranties for GE Aviation engine parts
GE Aviation has upgraded repair warranties for CF6-80C, CF6-80E and CFM International CFM56* engine parts.
New Eurocopter Development Center
Eurocopter, the world leader in the civil and parapublic helicopter market, is providing its development personnel with the most modern high-performance infrastructures and resources, all in support of its innovation program, a core feature of the Group’s Vision 2020.
GE orders at Farnborough
Orders for engines and services from GE and its joint venture CFM International at the 2012 Farnborough Airshow totaled almost $17.5 billion (USD).
Portable Maintenance for Lessors (PML) from CFM
CFM International (CFM) has launched a unique new product offering for leasing companies called Portable Maintenance for Lessors (PML), signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with SMBC Aviation Capital to launch. The two companies plan to finalize the terms of the contract by year-end.
CF6 production line will continue beyond 2024
After shipping 7,000 CF6 engines in the last 40 years, GE Aviation predicts the CF6 production line will continue beyond 2024.