Safran Nacelles, a French multinational company that designs, develops and manufactures aircraft engines as well as various aerospace equipment and components have signed a 12-year agreement with Play for the support of the nacelles of their 15 Airbus A320neo powered by CFM LEAP-1A turbofan engines. Play, an Icelandic low-cost airline currently operates 7 aircraft. 8 more will join the fleet in the years to come. CFM is a 50/50 joint company between Safran Aircraft Engines and GE.
“We’re glad to welcome Play to the family of customers that benefit from the NacelleLife offering” said Alain Berger, Executive Vice President of Customer Support & Services, Safran Nacelles. “Play can count on our expertise as the A320neo nacelles’ original equipment manufacturer, along with our extensive maintenance, repair and overhaul resources – backed by a global network,” he further added.