At the Chinese airshow China Eastern Airlines have formalised its order from the Farnborough airport in June for CFM56-5B engines to power 30 new Airbus A320-family aircraft. Deliveries will start in March 2011.
The airline also signed a long-term RPFH (Rate per Flight Hour) agreement with CFM to provide comprehensive maintenance service for the CFM56 engines.
For its existing fleet, China Eastern has also signed a 15-year material agreement that will provide a full range of new, used, and repaired material offerings tailored to the specific requirements of each individual engine overhaul.
“We are honored by China Eastern’s selection of the CFM56-5B engine,” said Eric Bachelet, president and CEO of CFM. “China Eastern and CFM have a long-standing relationship, and this engine selection demonstrates the continued confidence the airline has in our products and services.”