CFM International

With some 75% of the new single-aisle engine market and the worst post-pandemic supply chain issues in the rearview mirror, CFM International is now focused on increasing the time on wing of its Leap engines.

CFM's new reverse bleed system (RBS) is designed to prevent a fuel nozzle problem linked to carbon deposits and expects to have retrofits available by mid-year.

OEMs are designing turbine blades to be more resilient in harsh environments and at high temperatures.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

COO Dag Johnsen tells Aviation Week about Aero Norway’s parts strategies and CFM Leap plans.

Boeing’s new leadership in Commercial Airplanes and at the top are likely just the beginning of major changes at the manufacturing giant.

Coalition is tackling thorny area of fraud in aviation parts supply chain.

Demonstrators built under Clean Sky 2, the project’s predecessor, were exhibited at the annual forum as a source of motivation.

In a wide-ranging interview, Culp talks about the new company’s future and says he has no interest in taking his turnaround skills to Boeing.

New MRO facilities and joint ventures are highlights of this month’s News Briefs and Contracts.

An MRO shop's unapproved repair process triggered an EASA emergency airworthiness directive that orders parts removed from 57 CFM International engines.

For decades, aircraft manufacturers have preferred derivatives over all-new aircraft. That approach appears to be ending.

Reevaluating procurement strategies is just one strategy to manage specialized equipment.

Unplanned PW1000G inspections strain Pratt & Whitney’s parts supply chain.

With more than 100 tests complete on the RISE program, so far there have been no showstoppers in the quest to develop an engine with 20% better fuel efficiency.

The need for more production investment, ongoing supply chain issues and maintenance capacity concerns are all refraining Safran's CEO from pursuing a higher market share of Airbus A320neo powerplants.

Two-thirds of Europe’s Clean Aviation research projects are focused on more sustainable advanced propulsion technologies for service entry in the mid-2030s.

Does engine choice still matter for airlines procuring powerplants for new aircraft?

How MRO providers are looking to find the right operational balance to deliver in the face of capacity challenges.

Safran India CEO Jetendra Gavankar on the OEM’s expansion plans for MRO workforce, capabilities and facilities.

This week’s Flight Friday looks at the effects caused by the engine issues with the CFM Leap and the Pratt & Whitney GTF (PW1000G).

While aerospace investment is traditionally a long game, many companies continue to see their performance and outlook judged largely in the short term.

With manufacturing already in mind, GE and Safran delve into the design of RISE’s less visible features.

The two partners in the CFM International joint venture, GE and Safran Aircraft Engines, are studying how to evenly share revenues in a future engine.

Validating the design of the fan blades is the overarching goal of a monthslong campaign at ONERA’s S1MA wind tunnel.