In a recent move, GE Aviation and Iberia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that would see Iberia becoming the preferred regional fulfilment centre within the Europe, Africa and the Middle East region. This covers overhaul, maintenance and repair services of CFM56-5A engines.

As per this agreement, GE Aviation will enter into a contract with Iberia for MRO services on CFM56-5A engines that are operated by different customers in the region. On the other hand, Iberia will establish an OnPoint solution agreement with GE for the material & services to be deployed in the process of maintenance, overhaul and repair of the CFM56-5A engines.

Tom Gentile, vice president and general manager of GE Aviation"s Services organization said, "Iberia is a well established MRO provider. The MOU and subsequent OnPoint solution material agreement will allow CFM56-5A customers in Europe, Africa and the Middle East to have their engines repaired by Iberia and have access to the same high-quality OEM spare parts and repair offerings that GE Aviation can provide."

Manuel Lopez Aguilar, General Director of Iberia Maintenance & Engineering added, "The signature of this agreement represents for Iberia Maintenance a big step ahead in our strategy to be one of the top leaders of engine maintenance service providers. Being a member of the GE network demonstrates that you have attained the highest standards of quality, efficiency and customer support, and this is the commitment of Iberia to our customers and GE."