Farnborough – Emirates signed a 10-year After Market Services Agreement with Unison Industries in support of the largest GE90 and GP7200 engine fleets in the world. The agreement extends through 2025 and covers external Unison new parts and component repairs for GE Aviation and Engine Alliance engine families in the Emirates fleet.
“We are very pleased to have Emirates as a key customer on this strategic agreement,” Unison President Giovanni Spitale said. “This agreement solidifies Unison’s key relationship with the world’s largest operator of A380 and B777 aircraft. Unison is now primed to provide unparalleled support to Emirates operations.”
Emirates will leverage Unison’s strengths in the areas of exchange programs, upgrades and repairs with mutual goals of the highest quality support and smoothest operations for Emirates. Unison’s parts and services are designed to reduce maintenance costs, lower cost of ownership and provide the highest possible fleet reliability. External engine parts manufactured, supported, and repaired by Unison Industries include the ignition system, power and control harnesses, sensors and fluid conveyance systems for air, oil, fuel, and hydraulics.
Emirates is the world's largest operator of the GE90-powered Boeing 777-300ERs, with more than 100 aircraft in fleet and 30+ units more pending delivery. Emirates also operates the largest fleet of A380s powered by the GP7200 engine produced by the Engine Alliance, a joint company of GE Aviation and Pratt & Whitney. With a fleet of 247 aircraft, Emirates currently flies to 150 destinations in 80 countries around the world. More than 1,500 Emirates flights depart Dubai each week on their way to destinations on six continents.
Unison Industries LLC designs, manufactures, and integrates electrical and mechanical components and systems for aircraft engines and airframes. Unison serves both original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket customers in commercial, military, general aviation, aeroderivative, and industrial markets. Unison employs more than 2,000 employees worldwide.
Engine Alliance is a 50/50 joint venture between GE and Pratt & Whitney.
Source: GE Aviation