Press Release

Issued by CFM International.

March 2, 2010

CFM today officially opened its fourth CFM56 maintenance training center here in Hyderabad to support its customers throughout India and the region.  This state-of-the-art facility, which mirrors those in the U.S., China, and France, will provide hands-on training for CFM56-5B and CFM56-7B engines.  Once the center is fully operational, it will have the capacity to train 500 students annually.

CFM also provides in-country support with seven field service engineers in place with its airline customers.  In addition, leveraging India's rich information technology industry, CFM produces CFM56 shop visit and engine maintenance manuals in Bangalore.

CFM also provides engines for the Indian government's VIP fleet of Boeing Business Jets, in addition to commercial applications.

"India is one of the most dynamic economies in the world and the long-term potential is virtually limitless," said Eric Bachelet, president and CEO of CFM International.  "At CFM, we are very pleased and proud to be a part of the aviation infrastructure here in India and to help support the continued growth of this industry in the region."

Both CFM's parent companies, Snecma and General Electric, are also heavily investing in India.  In 2007, Snecma's 50/50 joint venture with HAL reached full production capability and supplies tubes and pipes for CFM56 engines.  GE has had large commercial engines, such as the CF6 and the GE90, operating in India since 1982. 

Additionally, both companies have extensive research and development capabilities in the country:  GE Aviation's John F. Welch Technology Center and Safran Aerospace India Pvt Ltd both located in Bangalore.