The CF34-3B offers lower fuel consumption at cruise and a faster rate of climb performance.
South African Airlines, CemAir recently announced the purchase of six new CF34-3B spare engines from General Electric to power its fleet of Bombardier CRJ 100/200 LR aircraft. The Johannesburg-based company currently owns and operates a fleet of 12 CRJ 100/200 LR airliners.
The CF34-3B entered service in 1995, offering lower fuel consumption at cruise, a faster rate of climb, and shorter hot-day/high-altitude takeoff performance.
Cristina Seda-Hoelle, General Manager, Regional and Business Aviation for GE said, “The CF34-3B has set industry standards for performance and reliability. We are honored that CemAir has placed its confidence in us with this order.”
All CF34 engines, like all GE engines, can operate on approved sustainable aviation fuel blends currently. Derived from the proven TF34 military engines, the CF34-1A entered service in 1983 powering the Canadair Challenger 601 business jet.
CemAir CEO, Miles van der Molen said, “Our business continues to expand and add routes and this order for CF34 engines comes at the right time. These highly-utilized engines offer reliability and fuel efficiency that meets our business objectives.”
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