Snecma Services said Italy's Air One awarded it an exclusive long-term contract covering all MRO services, as well as spare engines, for the CFM56-5Bs powering the carrier's recently ordered fleet of 30 A320s. The contract, worth more than $500 million, will cover the engines for a minimum of 16 years, including a minimum of two restoration shop visits per engine.

Also, Russia's S7 Airlines awarded Snecma Services an exclusive 10-year engine service per hour contract covering MRO services for its CFM56-5As.