Vallair has concluded the sale of a CFM International CFM56-5B3/P engine to an undisclosed customer restored to optimal performance with a full life remaining at -5B3 thrust level representing an ideal choice for lease across the Airbus A320 family.
Vallair, the mature asset specialist, has recently concluded the sale of a CFM International CFM56-5B3/P engine (serial number 779740) to an undisclosed customer. Freshly restored to optimal performance with a full life remaining at -5B3 thrust level, this engine represents an ideal choice for lease across the Airbus A320 family of aircraft. Vallair has established itself as a prominent player in the cargo conversion, trading, and leasing of narrowbody, widebody, and regional aircraft. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, Vallair continues to set new standards in the aviation industry, providing tailored solutions to meet the evolving needs of its global clientele.
Vallair ASSETS is presently concentrating on the acquisition of airframes and aircraft primarily for teardown, which will be handled by their experienced engineers at Vallair’s specialist facilities in Châteauroux and Montpellier, France. The company has recently inaugurated a new engines teardown facility specifically for CFM56 types in Châteauroux. This streamlined service, co-located with the narrowbody aircraft disassembly facilities, is engineered to maximize value for mature assets, thereby delivering optimal returns for customers.
“The demand for this engine type is robust and steadily increasing due to very high engine shop visit demand, current limited engine shop availability, long turnaround times, and labor shortages among other factors. This newly overhauled engine, with full operational capability across all thrust levels, will be put on lease,” said Patrick Leopold, Director of Asset Management, Vallair.
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Vallair, an aviation company with facilities in Luxembourg, Châteauroux, and Montpellier in France, provides integrated support for mature aircraft, engines, and major components. Seven complementary business units, founded upon engineering excellence, include trading & leasing, cargo conversions, aircraft MRO, engines, aerostructures & painting, material management, and aircraft disassembly. These units offer aircraft operators and owners worldwide cost-effective solutions to extend the life of their assets or dispose of them in an economically beneficial and environmentally acceptable manner.
Question – What did Vallair sell?
Answer – Vallair sold a refurbished CFM56-5B3/P engine (serial number 779740) to an undisclosed customer.
Question – What makes this engine a good choice?
Answer –The engine is fully restored, has a full lifespan at -5B3 thrust level, and is ideal for lease on Airbus A320 family aircraft.
Question – Why is there a demand for this engine type?
Answer – High engine maintenance demand, limited service availability, and longer turnaround times are driving the demand for CFM56-5B3/P engines.
