Snecma Services and TAP Portugal extend cooperation in CFM56 maintenance

A two-year agreement covering the repair of high and low pressure nozzle guide vanes for CFM56-3, -5C, -5B, -7B engines handled by TAP’s maintenance unit was signed, adding to the several others already in place, namely one for the repair of CFM56-3 HP turbine blades signed two years ago. Snecma Services’ Châtellerault facility in France, the company’s Repair Center of Excellence, will handle this latest contract, including inspection and repair services that meet TAP’s turnaround time (TAT) requirements.

A CFM56 overhaul maintenance agreement was also signed, enabling TAP to receive and overhaul engines from and on behalf of Snecma Services. Snecma Services will benefit from the added shop visit planning flexibility created by this over-flow agreement, and also by benefiting from TAP’s airline expertise, and long standing overhaul and customer experience.


Jorge Sobral, member of the board of directors of TAP Portugal for Maintenance and Engineering, said, “We are very satisfied with these new agreements. The improvement of service on the parts repair contracts allows us to add more value and reduce costs for both TAP and our customers. On the other hand, our overhauling for Snecma Services creates a balanced environment for the increasing cooperation between the two companies”.

Denis Vercherin, Chairman and CEO of Snecma Services, added: “Expanding our relations with TAP Maintenance and Engineering is a very positive move for both of our companies. This latest collaboration on parts repair proves our ability to combine competitive prices with OEM repair quality. It’s a win-win situation for both companies, and provides an excellent opportunity to bolster our ties.”



© Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation. Date posted: 15-May-08