Safran Counts On Engine Lessor SES To Ease Leap Disk Durability Issue

CFM Leap-1B engine
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PARIS—As a durability problem has emerged with the Leap-1B turbofan’s high-pressure turbine disk, CFM International partner Safran will rely on spare engine leasing to help solve the looming engine availability issue, Safran CEO Olivier Andriès said Feb. 13. The decision by the GE-Safran joint...
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.  

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