KD Avia Signs Long-term Engine MRO Contract with Snecma Services

KD Avia has signed a long-term contract with Snecma Services Brussels (SAFRAN Group), the Belgian subsidiary of Snecma Services, for maintenance, repair and overhaul services on the CFM56-3 engines powering seven Boeing 737 Classic twinjets. The first engine overhaul is scheduled for 2008. The new contract is an exclusive Time & Material agreement for a period of three years. In addition to the basic contract, Snecma Services also guarantees the lease of a replacement engine if needed. KD Avia is a private Russian operator based in Kaliningrad and has contracts with 2 others MRO providers that cover part of its fleet.