EVENDALE, OHIO - Alia-The Royal Jordanian Airline today announced a $40 million order for CF34-10E engines to power four EMBRAER 195 aircraft. Deliveries are scheduled in 2007 and 2008.
With this order, Royal Jordanian becomes the first Middle Eastern airline to operate the advanced CF34-powered EMBRAER 195, and one of the first in the world to operate this aircraft on international routes. The Jordanian flag-carrier plans to use the aircraft on routes to more than 11 countries throughout North Africa, the Mediterranean, and the Middle East. In addition to the purchased aircraft, Royal Jordanian will take delivery of three aircraft lease from GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) in late 2006 and early 2007.
"Although it is one of the oldest airlines in the Middle East, Royal Jordanian operates one of the most modern fleets in the region," said Mohammed Ezz El-din, regional director of sales for GE - Aviation. "The CF34-10 powerplant represents the state of the art for jet engines and is the culmination of GE's $1.5 billion investment in small commercial engines. This engine will provide Royal Jordanian the right combination of reliability and operational economics to help the airline maintain a profitable operation long term. We're honored by Royal Jordanian's continued confidence in GE products and look forward to expanding our long, successful relationship together."
The CF34-10E, rated at 18,500 pounds (82 kN) thrust, successfully was certified in March 2005; EMBRAER 195 aircraft certification is on schedule for Mid-2006. The engine is currently in service on the EMBRAER 190 with 3 operators around the world and with a total of 8 operators with firm and option orders.
By combining mature technology with new advancements, the CF34-10 provides airlines better performance, higher reliability, easier maintainability, and the lowest overall of cost of ownership. Technologies include a wide chord fan that enables the engine to achieve higher thrust from a smaller diameter fan for significant weight savings; advanced materials to enhance performance and durability; 3-D aero compressor technology for better efficiency; and the latest controls technology developed for CF34-8, providing better performance, better aircraft integration, and easier maintainability.
GE - Aviation, an operating unit of General Electric Company (NYSE: GE), is one of the world's leading manufacturers of jet engines for civil and military aircraft. GE also is a world-leading provider of maintenance and support services for jet engines.