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2011.08.17 |
MOSCOW, Russia — 17 August 2011— CFM International continues to maintain a strong leadership position within the Commonwealth of Independent States with CFM56 engines powering more than 300 single-aisle aircraft for 24 airlines throughout the region. CFM56 engines are a product of CFM International (CFM), a 50/50 joint company between Snecma (Safran group) and GE. CFM is the world’s leading producers of jet engines for commercial aircraft and has delivered nearly 24,000 to date to more than 500 operators around the globe. The first CFM56 engines were delivered to Aeroflot in 1998 and the fleet has steadily grown while maintaining the industry-leading reliability that is the hall mark of the CFM56 product line. “We have great relationships with all the airlines in the region and look forward to strengthening them even further in the future,” said Lionel Gobert, vice president of International Sales for CFM International. “By 2013, we will have approximately 900 CFM56 engines in the region and we expect that number to grow to more than 1,200 by 2016, more than any other Western engine manufacturer.” All of the CFM56 engines being delivered in the CIS region today are either the CFM56-5B or CFM56-7BE configuration. Both of these new production configurations, which are being introduced in 2011, offer airlines significant benefits. The CFM56-5B Performance Improvement Package (PIP) configuration, scheduled to begin delivery in the third quarter 2011, will provide Airbus A320 operators a 0.5% improvement in fuel burn, along with lower maintenance costs. The engine will maintain the same noise signature as the current production engine. These engines also meet current International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Committee of Aviation Environmental Protection standards (CAEP /6) requirements. The CFM56-7BE for the Boeing Next-Generation 737 entered service in July 2011 and, along with airplane improvements, will provide a 2 percent improvement in fuel consumption, which, in turn, equates to a 2 percent reduction in carbon emissions. Additionally, the enhanced -7B will provide up to 4 percent lower maintenance costs, depending on the thrust rating.
| CFM International Maintains Strong Presence in Russia
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2011.08.17 |
Paris, August 17, 2011 Morpho (Safran group) today announced that Robert Eckel will serve as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MorphoTrust USA, Inc. MorphoTrust was formed in July 2011 from the acquisition of L-1 Identity Solutions by Safran. As CEO of MorphoTrust, Mr. Eckel will lead the former L-1 Biometric, Secure Credentialing and Enrollment Services businesses in the United States (U.S.). He will manage these businesses under a Proxy Board pursuant to an agreement developed with the U.S. government. MorphoTrust is headquartered in Billerica, Massachusetts. “Robert Eckel has a proven track record of success in secure credentialing and his leadership is increasingly recognized across the identity management industry,” said Jean-Paul Jainsky, Chairman and CEO of Morpho. “We have every confidence Robert will guide MorphoTrust to continued success.” Mr. Eckel previously served as President of the Secure Credentialing Division of L-1 Identity Systems. He joined L-1 in August 2008 as part of the acquisition of Digimarc, where he served as President of Digimarc’s Identity System business since August of 2005. Prior to joining Digimarc, he served as Vice President and General Manager, Air Traffic Management Systems, for Raytheon Company. Mr. Eckel holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Connecticut and an MSEE from the University of California, Los Angeles. | Robert Eckel Appointed CEO of MorphoTrust USA, Inc.
**** About Morpho
Morpho, a high-technology company in the Safran group, is one of the world’s leading suppliers of identification, detection and e-document solutions. Morpho is specialized in personal rights and flow management applications, in particular based on biometrics, a sector in which it is the world leader, as well as secure terminals and smart cards. Morpho’s integrated systems and equipment are deployed worldwide and contribute to the safety and security of transportation, data, people and countries.
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2011.08.17 |
MAKS Airshow, Russia, August 17, 2011 - GazpromAvia, represented by Andrey S. Ovcharenko, Director General, and PowerJet, represented by Jacques Desclaux, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, signed today an agreement for the support of 20 SaM146 propulsion system dedicated to power the Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft (SSJ100). "Today we are pleased to have signed with PowerJet this agreement for the support of SaM146 propulsion system. We hope our cooperation with PowerJet, a leading world manufacturer of engines, will give our company the opportunity to maintain a highest level of flight safety and aircraft reliability, to significantly lower our operating costs due to engagement of more cost-effective engines, and, of course, to enhance the level of handling and comfort of our passengers", said Andrey S. Ovcharenko, Director General of GazpromAvia. This Customer Support Agreement plans out the general contractual terms to be applied between GazpromAvia and PowerJet concerning product support, documentation, training, on-site support and engine warranties. It will enable PowerJet to prepare and ensure a smooth entry into service of the SaM146 engine within GazpromAvia’s fleet. “We are extremely pleased to sign SaM146 Customer Support Agreement with Gazprom Avia. PowerJet is totally devoted to accompanying SSJ100 aircraft in service by setting up a comprehensive customer support & service structure that will meet all airline expectations”, said Jacques Desclaux, Chairman & CEO of PowerJet. PowerJet is committed to delivering maximum value to its customers through a product that strikes a perfect balance between advanced technologies and proven experience. On May 18, 2011, PowerJet has announced its comprehensive new customer care service, dubbed PowerLifeTM. This dedicated SaM146 customer support & service organization ensures fast and reliable access to services and information anywhere in the world with an AOG hotline open 24/7. PowerJet is the world’s premier manufacturer of regional jet engines to provide a single point-of-contact for all customer support & services on the complete propulsion system, including engine, equipment and nacelle. | PowerJet signs SaM146 Customer Support Agreement with GazpromAvia
**** PowerJet, founded in July 2004, is a joint venture of Snecma (Safran Group) of France and NPO Saturn of Russia. The company is in charge of the SaM146 engine program management, including development, production, marketing and sales, as well as customer support and MRO services. In April 2003, the SaM146 engine was selected by Sukhoi Civil Aircraft to power its Superjet 100 regional jet. GazpromAvia is Gazprom of Russia and its subsidiaries’ general air carrier. Moreover, the company has been actively increasing the volume of business transportation lately and is one of the leaders of the Russian business aviation, possessing the biggest business-class air fleet in Russia and offering the in-flight service up to the world standards. GazpromAvia offers a comprehensive package of aviation services. Its flight programs combine high security level and service quality.
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