Delta TechOps Now Offers GE CF34-8 Aircraft Engine Maintenance Services to MRO Customers
ATLANTA, Feb 11, 2015—Delta TechOps—Delta Air Lines' (NYSE: DAL) maintenance division and its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) provider business—announced today that it will be offering six variants of the CF34-8 jet engine to its list of aircraft engines eligible for MRO services.
As the best-selling regional jet engine in its class, the CF34 by General Electric has become a commercial aviation industry favorite. The CF34-8 aircraft engine can generally be found on Bombardier CRJ and Embraer regional jets. It has become the industry standard on 70 to 100 seat aircraft, and airlines have a critical need for expert CF34-8 jet engine maintenance that is performed cost-effectively with short turnaround times.
The following CF34-8 variants are now available to the Delta TechOps MRO customers:
CF34-8C5
CF34-8C5A1
CF34-8C5A2
CF34-8C5B1
CF34-8E5
CF34-8E5A1
“We’ve already serviced CF34 variants for over a decade, averaging over 100 annual shop visits. After initial ramp-up, supporting Delta Connection Operators, and over a year of solid experience and service performance, we are very excited now to add the CF34-8 option to the robust engine portfolio for our MRO customers,” said Jack Arehart, President of MRO Services Delta TechOps. “With our industry leading turn-times for the CF34 engines, now operators of the -8 variants have the option to rely on Delta’s vast airline and MRO experience.”
Delta TechOps is the largest airline maintenance, repair and overhaul provider in North America. Its customers laud its reputation for high-quality service and cost management. In addition to supplying maintenance and engineering support for Delta’s fleet of more than 750 aircraft, Delta TechOps serves more than 150 other aviation and airline customers around the world. The organization specializes in high-skill work such as engines, components, hangar and line maintenance. Delta TechOps employs more than 9,600 maintenance professionals and is one of the world’s most-experienced providers with more than 70 years of aviation experience. More about Delta TechOps is available at www.deltatechops.com.
