CFM International

FlyDubai is extending maintenance planning and securing spare engines early as Middle East MRO capacity struggles to match fast fleet growth.

China Eastern has chosen the CFM International Leap-1A to power the 101 Airbus A320neo-family aircraft in its orderbook that it had not selected an engine for yet.

As demand soars for used serviceable material, trust, technology and capital are reshaping the aviation parts market.

MRO providers are making the business case for circular maintenance practices—and technology could push savings further

New engine lessor Patriot Dynamics has ordered six CFM Leap engines and inked an MRO support deal with MTU.

Safran CEO Olivier Andriès says the company is making sure it is “prepared to sustain Airbus' Rate 75 and Boeing's Rate 63 for the 737.”

Turkish Airlines and CFM International signed an MOU for over 600 Leap-1B engines, following the carrier's Boeing 737 MAX order.

The transaction addresses one of the most critical bottlenecks in modern gas turbine manufacturing: investment castings.

Parts manufacturer approval parts are gaining traction as supply chain issues drive demand for cheaper, faster parts.

European airlines are projected to generate 17% of the world’s engine overhauls in 2027.

Clean Aviation research programs will support Pratt & Whitney and Rolls-Royce ducted engine ground tests as CFM wraps up its latest RISE dust ingestion trials for Open Fan.

As Airbus continues to evaluate whether to pursue an open fan for NGSA, the manufacturer's head of propulsion engineering sees one particular challenge if it goes unducted.

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.

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