JOHNSON CITY, NY, June 21st, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE)--BAE Systems has signed an agreement with Southwest Airlines to deliver the full power of digital engine control (FADEC) repairs and overhauls of CFM56 engines for very fleet of the world's largest Boeing 737 aircraft.
BAE Systems ' solutions will allow the FADEC Southwest Airlines--now a 40 year-services-distinguishes itself from other low-cost carriers by reducing costs and improving fleet availability and reliability.
"We are very pleased to sign this agreement with Southwest Airlines, one of our customers are valued, long-term," said Dr. Ehtisham Siddiqui, vice president and general manager for business commercial avionics BAE Systems '. "We are confident that our comprehensive solution fixes the FADEC, coupled with world class turnaround time, we will provide superior value for Southwest Airlines."
Supported by an extended warranty, BAE Systems ' overhaul of FADEC airlines with solutions provide a significant increase in reliability is good by offering the flexibility to obtain repair service for scheduled machine shop visits, minimizing potential delays and cancellation of flights and passengers. By providing proactive improvement, BAE Systems help airlines reduce their overall cost of maintenance and prolonging life used FADEC on the field.
"This agreement strengthens the long partnership between Southwest Airlines and positive and BAE Systems," said Larry Mabry, purchasing manager for Southwest Airlines. "The service provided on the FADEC unit will support ongoing efforts in the Southwest Airlines to maintain an operation that is efficient and reliable."
BAE Systems, via the FADEC International--a joint venture with Sagem-develops, manufactures, and supports high-reliability electronic products for aircraft engine hard environment. The company serves airlines and aircraft maintenance and repair of the provider with a full range of capabilities including the aftermarket maintenance, repair and overhaul of the engine FADECs for commercial aircraft. This process is based on extensive knowledge of the powerful of the severe environment, FADEC engine design attributes, and repair history.
As a provider of electronic maintenance, repair and overhaul services for commercial, regional and business aircraft systems, BAE Systems introduces a new value-added service offerings to help customers reduce costs, simplify maintenance, and improve their services.
Source: BAE Systems
BAE Systems Ancia Barham River Mobile: + 44 ancia.barham@baesystems.com or 7540 628923 Keith Lewis Mobile: + 1 858-485-2675 www.baesystems.com keith.p.lewis@baesystems.com
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