Owners and operators of more than 300 Challenger 604 aircraft can now enrol their General Electric CF34-3B engines and APUs with Engine Assurance Program’s hourly maintenance programme.

The Challenger 604 is valued for its 4,000-mile range, large cabin and strong engines, which are the latest addition to EAP’s portfolio. The company also covers the CF34-3A/-3A1/-3A2 that power Challenger 601 variants.

Sean Lynch, EAP managing director, says: “The robust performance of the CF-34-3B engine shows its roots in military service. We're excited that this high-performing engine now has access to EAP's high-performing support. With EAP, you only need one resource to help with all your engine coverage needs versus dealing with multiple different OEM programmes. That saves customers time and effort.”

EAP already covers all Honeywell TFE731 variants and has recently expanded to include engines from General Electric, Pratt & Whitney Canada and Rolls-Royce.

“Clients are delighted with EAP's responsive service, robust rental engine pool and significant spare parts inventory, and our growth is evidence of that,” adds Lynch.

EAP customers currently achieve a 99.98 per cent dispatch reliability rate.