GE Aviation Expects its CF34 engine fleet to double in 10 years

(Evendale, Ohio, May 7, 2008) -- With more than 4,000 CF34 engines powering regional aircraft, GE Aviation expects the engine fleet to exceed 8,600 by 2018 - based on the strong demand being forecast for GE-powered regional aircraft.

(With 1,400 CF34 engines powering Bombardier Challenger business jets, the total CF34 fleet for regional and business aircraft is expected to reach 11,000 engines by 2018.)

In 2008, GE will deliver nearly 500 CF34 engines for regional aircraft, with the delivery rate growing more than 20 percent annually. Based on today's order book, CF34 deliveries for regional aircraft will exceed 700 engines in 2010.

CF34 engines power regional aircraft in the 50-to-120-passenger range, with an airline customer base that has grown from 24 airlines to 82 airlines in seven years.

"The growing CF34 installed base in service fuels our aggressive technology investments to further enhance this fleet's high reliability and low operating costs," said Chuck Nugent, general manager for CF34 programs. "GE is not taking its leadership role in regional aircraft for granted."

Source : GE Aviation

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