The conversion of a CFM56-5B engine from a double annual combustor configuration to the original single annular combustor version is aimed at reducing maintenance costs.
Malaysia Airlines says poor reliability of rotables and CFM56 engines coupled with the departure of engineering talent led to the spate of service disruptions.
Malaysia Airlines has found a defect in high-pressure fuel hoses on an Airbus A350-900, an aircraft variant not covered by an EASA Emergency AD requiring checks of these components.
Kenya Airways says the grounding of two of its Boeing 787-8s powered by GE Aerospace GEnx-1B 70/75s has led to delays and disruptions throughout its network.
Sheltair Aviation broke ground on a new hangar and office facility at Tampa International Airport (TPA) with completion expected in the fourth quarter 2025.
Investor interest in aviation aftermarket assets has remained steady through a broader slowdown in M&A and is heating up even as high interest rates continue.
Pratt already has a sizeable footprint in Poland, where it placed F100 engine work when the country acquired Lockheed Martin F-16s more than two decades ago.
Cathay Pacific has begun replacing problematic engine components on 15 of its Airbus A350s following unscheduled inspections triggered by a flight turnback.
Cathay Pacific has initiated an inspection of all 48 of its Airbus A350s after a problem with an engine component was discovered, resulting in cancelations.
Parts-supply specialist Heico is seeing some customers cut back on purchasing, but broader aftermarket demand remains strong amid continued new-equipment delivery struggles.
