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Aviall Named as Preferred CFM56-7B Parts Provider
By: Curt Epstein
Caption: The deal betweent GE Aviation and the Boeing subsidiary will help support the more than 150 BBJ operators worldwide.
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Boeing subsidiary Aviall has signed an agreement with GE Aviation that will make it the preferred provider of CFM56-7B parts and engines. The agreement supporting GE’s OnPoint service program for the CFM56 includes new and used parts support, engine lease and line-replaceable units (LRU) for engines installed on Boeing Business Jets. Based in Dallas, the wholly owned Boeing company is the world’s largest provider of new aircraft parts and related aftermarket services. CFM56-7B parts and engines are in service on more than 150 BBJs around the world.
“Aviall is proud to expand upon our strategic business relationship with GE by providing comprehensive engine solutions and global parts distribution capabilities in support of Boeing Business Jets’ use of the CFM56 engine,” said company president Eric Strafel. “Aviall’s integrated partnership with GE aviation across our businesses will help to maximize and simplify the overall supply-chain, while further enabling full-service engine support and quality customer services experiences across the world.”
As of July 1, Aviall will become part of Boeing Global Services, the airframer’s newly formed dedicated business services unit, focused on the needs of its defense, space and commercial customers.