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25.01.2012 | | Norwegian Orders 100 LEAP-1B-Powered 737 MAX Airplanes (anglais uniquement)
Engine order valued at $2.9 billion U.S. CFM bringing revolutionary technologies to 737 MAX WEST CHESTER, Ohio — 25 January 2012 — Norwegian today became the first European customer for the advanced LEAP-1B-powered Boeing 737 MAX with an order for 100 airplanes. In addition, the airline ordered 22 additional CFM56-7BE-powered Next-Generation 737-800s. The total engine order is valued at approximately $2.9 billion U.S. at list price. Both the LEAP-1B and CFM56-7BE engines are products of CFM International (CFM), a 50/50 joint company between Snecma (Safran group) and GE. Norwegian is a long-time CFM customer and currently operates a fleet of 48 CFM56-7B-powered Next-Generation 737-800s, with an additional 78 airplanes on order (including today’s announcement), in addition to 14 CFM56-3-powered 737-300s. Today’s order supports Norwegian’s plans to build on the success provided by its fleet for its rapidly expanding operations. “We are delighted to welcome Norwegian to the LEAP family of customers,” said Jean-Paul Ebanga, president and CEO of CFM. “We appreciate the confidence this order shows in our products and in our team’s ability to deliver the industry’s most advanced technology.” “We are pleased and honored that Norwegian has chosen to again make CFM its engine supplier of choice,” said Gael Meheust, vice president of Sales for CFM. “We’ve been working together for many years on their 737 fleet, and we look forward to the successful introduction of the LEAP-1B into Norwegian’s fleet to support their continued growth and long-term success.” Carrying nearly 16 million passengers in 2011, Norwegian is the third-largest low-cost airline in Europe. Norwegian currently operates more than 300 routes across Europe into North Africa and the Middle East and employs approximately 2,500 people. LEAP engines will incorporate technologies never before seen in the single-aisle aircraft segment. The new engine will combine advanced aerodynamic design techniques, lighter, more durable materials, and leading-edge environmental technologies, making it a major breakthrough in engine technology. As a result, compared to today’s best CFM56-powered 737operators of the 737 MAX will achieve 10 – 12 percent lower fuel burn ; an equivalent reduction in carbon emissions ; a 50 percent reduction in NOx emissions versus current ICAO CAEP/6 requirements ; a 75 percent reduction in the aircraft noise footprint ; all while maintaining the benefits of CFM’s legendary reliability and low maintenance costs.[need to make it clear that all of these claims are compared to today’s CFM-powered 737 – or if something else, then we should say so – e.g., the CAEP 6 seems out of order – does it apply to both the NOx and noise or just the NOx ?] Boeing launched the 737 MAX program with the LEAP-1B in August 2011 and, in November, the two companies announced that the LEAP-1B will have a 68-inch fan. During 2012, the engine design will be optimized for the new 737. CFM and Boeing had been working together for several years to evaluate engine configurations for both re-engined, as well as potential new aircraft to replace the Next-Generation 737 family. To date, Boeing has received commitments for more than 1,000 LEAP-1B-powered 737 MAX airplanes from 15 customers worldwide. Since its introduction into commercial service in 1998 the CFM56-7B-powed Boeing 737 has become the best-selling engine/airplane in aviation history. Total orders stand at more than 12,000 CFM56-7B engines, of which more than 7,850 have been delivered to about 190 operators. All of the engines powering Norwegian’s Next-Generation 737-800s will be the CFM56-7BE configuration. Compared to previous versions of the Next-Generation 737, the enhanced airplane/engine combination provides a 2 percent improvement in fuel consumption, which, in turn, equates to a 2 percent reduction in carbon emissions. Additionally, the enhanced -7BE will provide up to 4 percent lower maintenance costs, depending on the thrust rating. The engine entered service in July 2011.
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25.01.2012 | | Snecma Morocco Engine Services étend ses capacités de maintenance et de réparation aux moteurs CFM56-5B
Casablanca, le 25 janvier 2012 Snecma Morocco Engine Services (SMES)* a reçu les certifications européenne (EASA) et américaine (FAA) pour la maintenance et réparation (MRO) du moteur CFM56-5B. Une première révision d’un CFM56-5B vient juste d’être finalisée pour une grande compagnie aérienne indienne. Après avoir été le premier atelier sur le continent africain à réparer les moteurs CFM56 équipant les Boeing 737, Snecma Morocco Engine Services élargit ses capacités industrielles pour entretenir et réparer les moteurs CFM56-5B équipant la famille Airbus A320. La mise en place chez SMES de la capacité de maintenance et réparation du CFM56-5B prend en compte l’évolution du marché, afin de répondre aux besoins croissants des opérateurs actuels et futurs de ce moteur. Elle s’inscrit également dans la stratégie de Snecma de développer son réseau international de sites de MRO. SMES propose un service complet de maintenance au même standard de qualité que l’ensemble du réseau MRO de Snecma et intègre la totalité des prestations pour les interventions sous l’aile, le support LRU**, l’assistance technique des moteurs CFM56-3, CFM56-7B et, à présent, CFM56-5B. Depuis sa création, SMES a réparé plus de 300 moteurs pour 40 compagnies aériennes clientes. En continuant de développer ses capacités de maintenance pour le moteur CFM56, SMES confirme sa position de leader sur le continent africain et contribue à développer la filière aéronautique au Maroc. * Snecma Morocco Engine Services (SMES) est une filiale à 51 % de Snecma (groupe Safran) et à 49 % de Royal Air Maroc. ** Line Replaceable Unit **** Snecma (groupe Safran) est une société dédiée à la propulsion aéronautique et spatiale. Elle offre une large gamme de moteurs civils performants, fiables, économiques et respectueux de l’environnement - dont le leader mondial CFM56* - ainsi que des moteurs militaires depuis toujours au meilleur niveau mondial. En matière spatiale, Snecma développe et produit des équipements et systèmes propulsifs pour lanceurs, satellites et véhicules orbitaux. Snecma est également un acteur majeur dans le domaine de la maintenance et de la réparation des moteurs d’avions civils et militaires, dont elle assure le support client partout dans le monde. * Les moteurs CFM56 et LEAP sont conçus, produits et commercialisés par CFM International, une société commune 50/50 de Snecma (groupe Safran) et GE.
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25.01.2012 | | SaM146 1S18 engine certified by EASA (anglais uniquement)
Paris, January 25, 2012 On January 17, 2012, PowerJet received the type certificate for its SaM146 1S18 regional jet engine from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). "The SaM146 1S18 type certificate marks another major milestone for PowerJet,” said Jacques Desclaux, Chairman and CEO of PowerJet. “This version of the engine significantly extends the range of the Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ100) regional jet.” One of the main features of the new SaM146 1S18 version is higher takeoff thrust (16,100 lb), enabling the Sukhoi Superjet 100/95 Long Range to operate at higher maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) and increase its range to 4,578 km (2,470 nautical miles) with a full passenger load. It uses the same hardware as other engines in the family, requiring no change in aircraft configuration. Since entering service in April 2011, the SaM146-powered Sukhoi Superjet 100 has confirmed its performance in revenue service. At December 31, 2011, the SaM146 has logged more than 6,500 flight-hours, flying to over 40 destinations worldwide. The SaM146 has also recorded excellent dispatch reliability, exceeding 99%. To date, the Superjet 100 has logged a total of 168 firm orders and five SSJ100 have already been delivered. PowerJet is taking part in SSJ100 sales and marketing initiatives along with the aircraft manufacturer Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company (SCAC) and marketing joint venture SuperJet International (Sukhoi/Alenia Aeronautica). * EASA and Russian certification agency IAC AR (Interstate Aviation Committee Aviation Register) issued the SaM146 1S17 type certificate on June 23 and August 9, 2010, respectively, certifying the SaM146 for service on regional jet aircraft. **** PowerJet is an equally-owned subsidiary of Snecma (Safran group, France) and NPO Saturn (Russia). It is in charge of the SaM146 propulsion system, including development, production, marketing, sales and support. Developing 15,400 to 17,800 pounds of thrust, the SaM146 is sized to meet thrust requirements for modern regional jets. The first application for the SaM146 is the new Sukhoi Superjet 100 regional jet.