MTU Maintenance Berlin-Brandenburg and General Electric Engine Services have signed a repair and overhaul contract for the CF34 engine series. An authorised CF34 service provider, the company will offer comprehensive repair services worldwide, plus extensive customer service for the engine. The company has started setting up a CF34-1 and -3 repair line, with the first of these engines expected to visit before the end of the year. The CF34’s major applications are on business jets and 50, 70 or 100 seat regional jets.

Meanwhile, DaimlerChrysler Aviation has signed a memorandum of understanding to have its CF34 fleet repaired by MTU. MTU Aero Engines’ president and ceo Klaus Steffens added that the MTU Group would be sticking to its expansion plans for its Ludwigsfelde facility which will double the number of employees by 2010.