TAM Aviação Executiva (TAM AE) has signed an agreement with GE Aviation to become an Authorized Service Center for GE’s M601 and H80 turboprop engines. As part of the agreement, TAM AE will offer comprehensive line maintenance, removals and re-installations of engines and line-replaceable units (LRUs) and engine spares for the M601 and H80 engine families. GE Aviation will provide TAM AE with comprehensive material support and training. “GE is excited to work with TAM AE, a leading Fixed Base Operator (FBO) network in Brazil known for its top level service and support,” said Paul Theofan, president and managing executive of GE Aviation’s Business and General Aviation Turboprops. “The company’s values and the synergy created by the alignment between GE and TAM AE are a great foundation. As the H80 engine nears entry into service, we are looking forward to growing this partnership with TAM, and supporting the next generation of aircraft engines in one of the fastest growing markets globally.”