Single-Aisle Production Rate Increases Keep Pressure On Engine-Makers

Airbus A320 frame under construction

Airbus is targeting production of 75 A320neo-family aircraft a month, split between those powered by CFM Leap and Pratt & Whitney GTF engines.

Credit: Airbus
Engine-makers have struggled for more than five years to keep pace with the delivery demands of the commercial aircraft-makers, particularly in the single-aisle sector, where production rates continue to accelerate. Blamed by Boeing and particularly Airbus for slowing aircraft deliveries, CFM...
Guy Norris

Guy is a Senior Editor for Aviation Week, covering technology and propulsion. He is based in Colorado Springs.

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