Leap Engine Deliveries To Airbus Still Challenging

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The one-month average delay in the delivery of Leap 1A engines for the Airbus A320neo family can be described as a challenge, but CFM International’s performance also can be seen as remarkably close to the target schedule, given the scale of the production ramp-up. Nevertheless, Safran and General...
Thierry Dubois

Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. An engineer in fluid dynamics from Toulouse-based Enseeiht, he covers the French commercial aviation, defense and space industries. His expertise extends to all things technology in Europe. Thierry is also the editor-in-chief of Aviation Week’s ShowNews. 

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