Boeing is close to securing deals with two major engine manufacturers that will allow its Boeing On-Line Data (BOLD) service to provide engine maintenance data to subscribers.
Under the agreements, digitised versions of the engine makers' shop manuals, illustrated parts catalogues and service bulletins for selected engine types will be accessible to airlines via BOLD.
"We have been negotiating with the major jet-engine manufacturers to provide their maintenance information over our BOLD service," says Richard Higgins,
Boeing's director of technical data products and services. "At this point, negotiations are well under way with two of the firms."
Boeing spokesman Dick Schleh adds that, although the manufacturer is not yet prepared to reveal the two engine makers' names, Boeing expects to sign formal contracts with them "fairly soon," at which point it will make their names public.
Source: Flight Daily News
