US Airways signs aftermarket agreement with International Aero Engines

Jul 17, 2008 (Datamonitor via COMTEX) -- LCC | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating -- US Airways has signed a long-term aftermarket agreement with International Aero Engines covering V2500-A5 engines, that power the airline's fleet of Airbus A320-family aircraft.

International Aero Engines (IAE) is a multinational aero engine consortium whose shareholders comprise Pratt & Whitney, Rolls-Royce, Japanese Aero Engines and MTU Aero Engines.

The contract will run till 2032 and is claimed to be IAE's largest aftermarket maintenance agreement. This contract will initially cover 74 V2500-A5 powered aircraft already in service, and engines for a further 78 firm aircraft that US Airways ordered last year.

Through this agreement, IAE will assume responsibility for scheduling and delivering a complete engine maintenance program. The V2500-A5 is available in seven different thrust settings ranging from 22,000lbs to 33,000lbs to power the Airbus A319, A320 and A321 family of aircraft, as well as the A319 corporate jet.

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