EVENDALE, OH - GE Aviation has named RUAG Aviation as an authorized service center for GE's CF34-3 engines that power the Bombardier Challenger series. Under this agreement, RUAG Aviation can perform engine line maintenance, as well as provide OnPointSM solution agreement and warranty support and facilitate access to both GE parts and technical support.

"GE Aviation and RUAG Aviation share a common commitment - to create a tailored solution for each customer to meet their unique needs," said Brad Mottier, vice president and general manager of GE Aviation's Business & General Aviation organization.

"RUAG Aviation is pleased to be able to provide our customers with authorized service for CF34-3 engines," said Michael Sattler, vice president of RUAG's Business Aviation unit. "This recognition adds an important new element to our one-stop solution, allowing our customers to benefit from shorter downtimes and service from a single entity."

RUAG Aviation offers a wide range of services, including aircraft maintenance, individual cabin designs up to a complete refurbishment of aircraft interiors, in-flight entertainment systems and Satcom installations as well as complete system upgrades. In addition, our one-stop service also includes VIP aircraft painting capabilities and FBO services. RUAG Aviation has four service centers in Europe: in Munich, Germany; Berne, Geneva and Lugano, Switzerland. For more information, visit www.ruag.com

GE Aviation, an operating unit of GE (NYSE: GE), is a world-leading provider of jet and turboprop engines, components and integrated systems for commercial, military, business and general aviation aircraft. GE Aviation has a global service network to support these offerings.