British Airways Selects CFM56-5B to Power New Airbus A318 Aircraft

(Farnborough, England, July 16, 2008) -- British Airways has selected CFM International's CFM56-5B engine to power two Airbus A318 aircraft in an engine order valued at more than $25 million U.S. at list price. The aircraft are scheduled for delivery in 2009.

CFM International (CFM) is a 50/50 joint company between Snecma (SAFRAN Group) and General Electric Company.

British Airways is a long-time CFM customer and currently operates a fleet of more than 80 CFM56 engines (including spares), powering Classic Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 family aircraft. The airline will use the new A318s on is all business-class route between London City and New York's John F. Kennedy airport.

"The CFM56-5B-powered A318 will bring great operating economics to this route," said Willie Walsh, chief executive officer of British Airways. "The Tech Insertion package brings a wealth of benefits-lower fuel burn, lower emissions, lower maintenance costs-all coupled with the outstanding reliability of the CFM56 product line".

Source : CFM International

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