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Oerlikon Surface Solutions Awarded Long-Term Agreement



Future LEAP jet engines will benefit from improved fuel efficiency, according to the company.

Oerlikon's Surface Solutions Segment has been awarded a 10-year long-term agreement by Snecma worth more than CHF 90 million. The agreement is for the supply of Leading Edge Aviation Propulsion (LEAP) engine components. "This marks a significant milestone in the partnership between Snecma and Oerlikon Metco which has been built over the years," said a company spokesperson.

Snecma, part of the international high-technology Safran group, has awarded Oerlikon Metco's unit Eldim the manufacture of low-pressure turbine components. "Developed under the LEAP program, the engine is a new-generation high-bypass turbofan with a primary application to power the next generation of single-aisle commercial aircraft," said the spokesperson. "The LEAP engine has been designed and developed by CFM International, a 50/50 joint venture between Snecma and General Electric. The new LEAP engine incorporates a number of innovative yet proven technologies that meet the challenges faced by aircraft manufacturers and airlines alike. As a result, LEAP engines provide operators with significant reductions in fuel consumption, noise and emissions."

According to the company, the LEAP-1A was chosen by Airbus as one of the engines offered on Airbus' new A320neo aircraft. "The new aircraft/power plant combination should enter commercial service in 2016 after engine certification in 2015," said the spokesperson. The LEAP-1B was selected by Boeing as the exclusive power plant for the 737 MAX. Engine certification is planned in 2016, with entry into service in 2017. The LEAP-1C was selected by Comac of China to power the new C919 single-aisle jetliner. Engine certification is scheduled for 2015. "Metco will empower Snecma to bring the LEAP program to the market on time," said the spokesperson.

"We are pleased that our long-standing customer Snecma chose Oerlikon Surface Solutions as its strong partner for this highly specialized development program," said Dr. Roland Herb, CEO Oerlikon Surface Solutions.

For more information contact:

Oerlikon Metco

1101 Prospect Avenue

Westbury, NY 11590

800-638-2699

www.oerlikon.com/metco

CFM International

111 Merchant Street

P.O. Box 15514

Cincinnati, OH 45215

513-552-3300

www.cfmaeroengines.com

www.snecma.com

www.ge.com

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