Jet Airways has extended its OnPoint solution agreement with GE Aviation for an additional five years on the fleet of GE90 engines that power the airline’s Boeing 777- 300ER. The extension, valued at more than US$ 200 million, ensures GE will provide the maintenance, repair and overhaul of 22 GE90 engines through 2022.
Also, Jet Airways signed an agreement with GE for a thrust bump on its entire GE90 fleet of 22 engines. This provides Jet Airways with the flexibility to operate high payloads even when flying out of short runways under severely hot operating conditions experienced in the summer months in many parts of Asia and Middle East.
“Our GE90-115B engines provide us with exceptional performance and reliability. Extending our existing OnPoint solution agreement with GE to our entire GE90 fleet will allow our engines to have access to OEM-quality work scopes, repairs and material that will keep them in top operating condition,” said Gaurang Shetty, Senior VP Commercial, Jet Airways.
“Jet Airways and GE have worked successfully together since the airline launched its first route in 1993 with a CFM56-3-powered Boeing 737 aircraft. With this OnPoint solution agreement extension, GE will continue to provide Jet Airways with high-quality maintenance and overhaul capabilities as well as the OEM parts to meet all of its services’ needs,” said Kevin McAllister, President, GE Aviation’s Services Organisation.
“The extension of an agreement by Jet Airways demonstrates GE continues to be a preferred choice of leading airline operators in India. GE is committed to contribute to India’s aviation growth by providing world-class products and solutions,” said Nalin Jain, Head, GE Aviation in India.
