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Xiamen Airlines, GE Aviation sign solutions agreement

By TechTaffy Desk

Chinese passenger airline Xiamen Airlines has signed an agreement with GE Aviation for Event Measurement System-based flight analytics services.

Xiamen Airlines currently operates a 208-aircraft fleet, majority of which are powered by engines from GE or CFM International, a 50/50 joint company between GE and Safran Aircraft Engines.

Earlier this year, both the companies had signed an MoU to strengthen strategic cooperation on fleet management support and services, digital solutions, leadership training and aviation health management programs, as well as intra-industrial alignment and cooperation.

[Image courtesy: Xiamen Airlines]

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