Daily Memo: 2026 Could Be Year One Of The Next Great Civil Engine War

cfm rise open fan illustration

A CFM conceptual rendering of Open Fan engines on the wings of a jet—not representative of any defined future aircraft configuration.

Credit: CFM International
As 2026 beckons, commercial engine-makers are poised for a year of intense tests and development while the players position themselves for what will arguably be the industry’s most valuable prize for the next 30 years: a place on the next-generation Airbus and Boeing single-aisle aircraft. While no...
Guy Norris

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

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