Key Takeaways
- GE Aerospace signed a 5-year PBL contract with the IAF to provide T700 engine sustainment solution for Apache helicopters.
- The T700 engine is used to power 15 types of military and civilian helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft.
- The T700/CT7 family of engines has over 130 customers in over 50 countries, with more than 25,000 engines delivered.
Bengaluru: GE Aerospace signed a five-year Performance Based Logistics (PBL) contract with the Indian Air Force (IAF) to provide a comprehensive sustainment solution for the T700-GE-701D engines powering the IAF’s fleet of AH-64E-I Apache helicopters.
Under this contract, GE Aerospace will be responsible for the Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) of the T700 engines and flight line parts to ensure engine availability to the IAF, a statement by GE Aerospace said.
The PBL solution aims to streamline engine sustainment, reduce turnaround times, and boost Apache fleet availability and readiness.
Youngje Kim, vice president and general manager, Asia Pacific, Defence & Systems for GE Aerospace, said, “We are honoured to continue our partnership with the Indian Air Force through this PBL contract, which underscores our commitment to deliver reliable and innovative sustainment solutions for critical defence platforms. This agreement demonstrates GE Aerospace’s focus on supporting the IAF’s operational needs and mission readiness by ensuring the T700 engines are maintained at the highest level of performance.”
The T700/CT7 family of turboshaft and turboprop engines powers 15 types of military and civilian helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft with more than 130 customers in over 50 countries. More than 25,000 T700/CT7 engines have been delivered, and approximately 130 million total flight hours have accumulated.
