Safair expands GE’s TrueChoice overhaul agreement for CFM56 engines

Safair has extended and expanded its TrueChoice 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 over the life of the agreement. Elmar Conradie, chief executive officer of Safair, commented: “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.” The TrueChoice suite of engine maintenance offerings incorporates an array of GE capabilities and customisation across an engine’s lifecycle. All