Brazilian budget carrier Gol has contracted MTU to maintain the engines across its fleet.
The airline inked an exclusive five-year MRO deal worth $440 million, covering both on-wing maintenance and shop visits for its CFM International CFM56-7B engines.
Gol operates an all-Boeing 737 fleet which comprises 25 737-700s and 81 737-800s, according to Flightglobal's Ascend Online database.
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Airbus is confident that a planned A350 production rate hike to 12 aircraft monthly can be accommodated both by the supply chain and the airframer’s own industrial system. The manufacturer had previously worked towards a 10-per-month output, and had practically achieved this level in 2019 – when A350 deliveries in ...
CFM International’s planned increase in the rate of Leap engine deliveries this year could face a further downward revision if Boeing does not resolve its 737 Max production issues, one half of the narrowbody propulsion joint venture has cautioned.
Bombardier’s decision not to exhibit at the EBACE business jet convention in Geneva next month reflects a belief that its marketing dollars can be put to better use elsewhere.
