CFM International CFM56

The used serviceable materials (USM) market remains hot, with limited availability of high-demand parts.

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.

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

A look at where new commercial aftermarket engine capabilities are being added around the world.

The state of affairs for aftermarket growth and navigating current market challenges in the region.

The new facility will house inventory for several airframe and engine types.

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.

German MRO saw a record number of shop visits across its network in 2023.

Korean Air has started construction of a new aircraft engine maintenance cluster in Unbuk, near Incheon International Airport.

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

Safran is projecting a 20% rise in civil engine aftermarket revenue this year compared to 2023, the company said on a recent earnings call.

The Aviation Supply Chain Integrity Coalition (ASCIC) is starting with a 90-day review of current supply chain operations.

Global Engine Maintenance shares perspectives on Latin American aftermarket trends and upcoming expansion plans.

Although demand for engine core performance restorations is high, supply chain issues are impeding turnaround times.

Russia’s federal air transport agency Rosaviatsia has told S7 Airlines to change its de-icing procedures after its Boeing 737-800s suffered engine stalls.

The agency and airframer are overcoming atmospheric and technical challenges to see how sustainable aviation fuel affects emissions and contrails.

Magnetic Group highlights price increases, staff shortages and longer turnaround times as potential hurdles for the CFM56 market in 2024.

Supply chain delays, parts price inflation and engine troubles are likely to continue challenging MRO providers in 2024.

FTAI Aviation has acquired full ownership of QuickTurn Engine Center.

The UK LCC's all CFM-powered fleet means it is “unaffected” by Pratt & Whitney engine issues that are set to impact operators over the coming months.

Industry has dealt with bogus parts issues for years. Could the latest case help jump-start long-discussed, digitially driven traceability?

MRO providers and OEMs seek changes in the parts approval and procurement processes in the wake of the documentation falsification discovery.

AOG’s scheme underscores a larger, all-too-familiar challenge for aircraft operators, lessors, and maintainers.

The FAA is changing how manufacturers demonstrate engines and nacelles can adequately withstand failures, but the process will take time.

Both GE and Safran pushed through high-single-digit spares price hikes in August, executives confirmed on recent earnings calls.