Afriqiyah Airways Orders GE's CF6 Engines for Its A330 Fleet

(Evendale, Ohio, August 26, 2008) -- Afriqiyah Airways has ordered GE's
CF6-80E1 engines to power its three firm and three option Airbus A330 aircraft. The firm engine order is valued at more than $100 million list price. Deliveries will begin in May 2009.

Capt. Sabri Shadi, Afriqiyah Airways President and Chairman, declared:
"Afriqiyah Airways is pleased to select once more another engine type of GE products to fly its new A330-200s planned for delivery on mid 2009. This would surely enhance our relationship with GE Aviation, and we look forward to be provided with their support services that could ensure realizing the benefits which are trusted by GE for their customers."

"While Afriqiyah Airways currently operates CFM56* engines on its A320 fleet, this is the airline's first GE engine order," said Jack Lutze, vice president of sales for GE Aviation's Western Europe and Africa region. "GE Aviation is very excited to be a part of the airlines' growth plans. With outstanding fuel efficiency and overall low cost of ownership, the CF6-80E1 engine will bring many benefits to Afriqiyah Airways for years to come."

Source : GE Aviation

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