MTU Maintenance has signed a new contract with the Brazilian carrier GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes for engine overhaul and on-wing support services of its CFMI CFM56-7B engines. The exclusive contract has a duration of five years and is valued at $440 million.
Dr. Stefan Weingartner, President Commercial Maintenance MTU Aero Engines, said: “We are very happy to have added one of the fastest growing airlines in Latin America to our customer portfolio. This long-term maintenance contract with GOL is a major milestone for MTU Maintenance and a sign that we are strengthening our activities in the emerging markets.”
“We are looking forward to an increasingly strong partnership with MTU Maintenance,” said Adalberto Bogsan, Vice-President Technical of GOL. “Their world class repair technology and efficient customized services help us to significantly reduce our engine maintenance costs.”
