CFM Lays Out Leap 1 Durability Upgrade Roadmap

Leap-1 engine

Retrofittable Leap 1A durability upgrades are poised for certification on the Leap 1B.

Credit: CFM International
As part of ongoing plans to raise Leap 1 durability levels up to and beyond those of the CFM56, engine joint venture CFM International has outlined a multi-year improvement roadmap incorporating additional hardware and software upgrades. The plan extends to the end of the decade and builds on a set...
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