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Snecma Services and Airfoil Technologies International Form Joint Venture to Expand Repair Services
Communiqué publié le 29/05/2007 à 21h49

Snecma Services (part of the SAFRAN Group), leader in CFM56 jet engine MRO (maintenance, repair & overhaul), and Airfoil Technologies International (ATI), a leading provider of aero-engine repair services, today announced the formation of a joint venture, which will be named Propulsion Technologies International (PTI) and will be located in the Miami, Florida, facility previously known as Propulsion Technology LLC.

Propulsion Technologies International will provide world-class aero-engine component repair services with specific expertise and capability in major rotating assemblies, booster vanes, cases and frame repairs.

The creation of this new venture, uniting the strengths of two leading service providers, will offer customers a number of advantages, including expanded repair capabilities, lower repair costs and faster TAT in PTI's specific areas of expertise. It will broaden the global service offerings of ATI and Snecma Services.

"ATI views our partnership with Snecma Services as a strengthening of our OEM relationships," said Jeffrey D. Wood, President of Airfoil Technologies International. "Propulsion Technologies International will further broaden our engine component aftermarket capabilities and product competitiveness."

Jean-Lin Fournereaux, Chairman and CEO of Snecma Services said, "Snecma Services constantly seeks partnerships, products and services to help our customers reduce their cost of ownership, while maintaining the OEM label. We are also pleased to develop our global network of 'Centers of Excellence' in component repair through this new partnership."

Snecma Services (SAFRAN Group) provides a full range of aero-engine support services to operators worldwide (airlines, armed forces, lessors, VIP transport, etc.) including: engine MRO, parts repair, engineering support (fleet management, remote diagnostics), LRU support, engine maintenance on site (EMOS), technical assistance, tools, technical documentation, test cell calibration, engine leasing, flight test support, customer support, mechanics training and more. Snecma Services operates three sites in France (Montereau, Saint-Quentin and Chatellerault) and has a Belgian subsidiary, Snecma Services Brussels. The company has also created a number of joint ventures with major airlines and manufacturers. Visit Snecma Services online at www.snecma-services.com

Airfoil Technologies International LLC (ATI) is a joint venture between Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) and GE Aviation. ATI provides repair technologies and services for commercial flight and ground-based turbines from service facilities in the U.S., the U.K., and Singapore. Visit ATI online at www.airfoiltech.com

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