PowerJet produces 300th SaM146 engine

PowerJet has manufactured the 300th SaM146 integrated propulsion system that powers the Sukhoi SuperJet 100 regional jet. This milestone highlights the successful industrial partnership built by Safran Aircraft Engines and UEC engine’s delivery, PowerJet has developed and extended its capacities to keep up with engine deliveries in line with the requirements of SCAC and is expected to deliver about 70 powerplants in 2017 and the same in 2018. PowerJet has already started to discuss with SCAC regarding the number of deliveries in 2019 and 2020.

Within PowerJet, UEC Saturn develops the fan module, the low-pressure tests in its facility in Rybinsk, Russia. Safran Aircraft Engines develops the high-pressure core, the accessory gearbox, and the control system. The French Since starting revenue service in 2011, the SaM146 has logged more than to optimise its customers‘ operations, PowerJet provides customers with tailored solutions like on- wing maintenance support teams, engine leasing options, predictive maintenance, and quick turns. The PowerJet MRO one in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines near Paris, and one in Rybinsk, Russia.