Thursday, December 9, 2010

Engine Alliance Delivers 100th GP7200 to Airbus; Engine Marks 300,000 Service Hours

TOULOUSE, France -- The Engine Alliance today celebrated the delivery of its 100th GP7200 engine to Airbus at a ceremony at the Goodrich facility in Toulouse, France. The GP7200 powers the Airbus A380 aircraft, and the 100th engine is destined for Korean Air's first A380. The airline is expected to take delivery in May 2011.

"This one-hundredth delivery is a tribute to the collaborative efforts of our partners and suppliers," Engine Alliance President Mary Ellen Jones said. "The GP7200 has just exceeded 300,000 in-service flight hours and our customers are delighted with the engine's reliability, performance and fuel-efficiency. Suppliers, like Goodrich, who are committed to excellence, help make that happen." Goodrich is responsible for mating the GP7200 fan case to the......

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