CFM International

Following huge investments, commercial engine-makers are accelerating into their busiest period since the start of the Jet Age.

As AeroEngines Europe approaches, and engines remain a hot topic within the industry, this weeks #FlightFriday looks at the four main narrowbody powerplants, and their aircraft average monthly flight cycles.

StarFlyer secures a Leap spare engine lease to address supply challenges and ensure stable operations for its Airbus A320neo fleet over the next decade.

As CFM builds toward tests of its Open Fan, the joint venture is shifting gears from efficiency to expected durability and cost benefits of the engine concept.

European airlines are forecast to require 300,000 major MRO service events in the next 10 years—and the lion’s share are generated by engines.

Boeing has patented a new overwing strut concept that would allow either a ducted or unducted engine to be attached to a common wing.

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

Willis Lease Finance Corporation is in talks to add an engine repair facility in Asia.

Suppliers weigh risks and opportunities as Airbus and Boeing prepare next-generation single-aisle (NGSA) aircraft, with propulsion decisions expected by 2030.

With the Leap engine fleet growing twice as fast as that of the CFM56, CFM is focused on upgrades and production as single-aisle demand continues unabated.

This week's Flight Friday looks at the Leap-1B engine and the Boeing 737 MAX types it powers.

FAA mandates expanded CFM56-7B fan blade inspections after recent updates, addressing safety concerns following past and recent engine failures.

GE Aerospace’s flying testbeds are “getting beyond the platitudes,” pushing the technology and development edge toward the Open Fan.

Collins and Safran are testing electric powertrains for hybridized turbine engines.

India's largest airline IndiGo has signed an agreement with CFM International that covers an order of more than 1,000 Leap-1A engines, continuing the LCC's transition away from the Pratt & Whitney GTF on its A320neo-family fleet.

Cost and fares are up but passengers are paying, which is continuing the aftermarket boom.

FAA and EASA have certificated a new high-pressure turbine (HPT) durability kit for CFM International’s LEAP-1B engine.

CFM International has announced new design and test milestones for its Revolutionary Innovation for Sustainable Engines technology demonstration program.

CFM International is beginning parts manufacture for the first Open Fan ground demonstrator engine following the completion of the preliminary design review for key components.

CFM International is ramping its supply chain and building inventory as it works to cut over to an upgraded configuration of its Leap-1B engine next year.

Safran begins testing hybrid-electric engine demonstrator to improve fuel efficiency for next-gen narrowbodies with innovative power management.

As the Farnborough Airshow approaches, editors discuss how engine-makers are making headway with nagging durability problems while positioning for the all-important next-gen single aisle competition—and explain how the two play into each other.

Engine-makers earned their dominance through capital risk and the long game—will that hold through 2026?

CFM is exploring GE Aerospace-owned Dowty’s turboprop propeller experience for a potential role in the Open Fan propulsion system.

When the next-gen narrowbody programs launch is largely out of the hands of Airbus and Boeing.