Unison Launches Hi-Performance Igniter Plug on Alaska Airlines’ Fleet
08 Noviembre 2019 - 08:23AM
Business Wire
Improved spark life under harsh conditions will
extend time-on-wing for CFM56-7 engines
At MRO Europe; Unison Industries signed a long-term material
purchase agreement with Alaska Airlines for the purchase of its new
Hi-Performance Igniter Plug for use on Alaska Airlines’ CFM56-7
powered fleet. Alaska Airlines currently has more than 160 Boeing
737 aircraft in service flying passengers to more than 115
destinations around the world.
Unison’s Hi-Performance Igniter enables Alaska Airlines to
almost double the lifespan compared to (standard or legacy)
igniters, extending time on wing. The all-new patented technology,
which made its debut at the 2019 Paris Air Show, improves spark
life under harsh conditions. During bench and field testing, the
Hi-Performance Igniter succeeded in extreme temperatures up to
2,000°F. Alaska Airlines is Unison’s launch partner for the
Hi-Performance Igniter.
Unison will support Alaska Airlines with available material
on-hand which will help reduce annual maintenance costs by
decreasing the number of replacements as a result of increased
intervals. Unison has the only CFM56 OEM-approved igniter plug by
CFM, and it is currently being installed on all new CFM56 engines
after receiving FAA approval in 2018.
“This product is a prime example of Unison’s focus on continuous
improvement for in-service fleets,” Unison Industries President Tom
Hoferer said. “We are proud to partner with Alaska Airlines and
work hand-in-hand with them while leveraging our strong partnership
across the engine OEMs.”
“Alaska is excited to partner with Unison on the launch of this
new igniter. Our teams worked closely together for many months to
ensure the product would be safe and reliable for use on Alaska’s
fleet. The opportunity to partner with Unison on this igniter
exemplifies how Alaska and our partners work together to improve
the safety, reliability and business of flying. We look forward to
the increased reliability and decreased cost that this igniter
brings to the airline,” said Todd Martin, Manager of Powerplant
Engineering for Alaska Airlines.
CFM is a 50/50 joint venture between Safran Aircraft Engines and
GE Aviation.
About Alaska Airlines:
Alaska Airlines and its regional partners fly 46 million guests
a year to more than 115 destinations with an average of 1,300 daily
flights across the United States and to Mexico, Canada and Costa
Rica. With Alaska and Alaska Global Partners, guests can earn and
redeem miles on flights to more than 800 destinations worldwide.
Alaska Airlines ranked "Highest in Customer Satisfaction Among
Traditional Carriers in North America" in the J.D. Power North
America Airline Satisfaction Study for 12 consecutive years from
2008 to 2019. Learn about Alaska’s award-winning service at
newsroom.alaskaair.com and blog.alaskaair.com. Alaska Airlines and
Horizon Air are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK).
About Unison Industries:
Unison Industries is a leader in design, manufacturing and
integration of 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 and industrial markets. Headquartered in
Jacksonville, FL, Unison has more than 2,000 employees and a global
service centers offering repair, overhaul, retrofit and exchange
programs. Unison is committed to investing in advanced technologies
and thinking outside the engine to create more value for our
customers. Learn more about Unison’s Hi-Performance Igniter at
www.unisonindustries.com/ignite.
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