CFM International CFM56

MRO shops will continue to ensure the global fleet has as much capacity as possible as OEMs struggle to meet production and performance targets.

Operators are looking to older assets in the face of aircraft production and supply chain challenges.

Chromalloy has been granted FAA parts manufacturer approval (PMA) for a CFM56-5B/7B first-stage high-pressure turbine Stage 1 vane.

The company is fine-tuning its maintenance, repair and overhaul strategy for the turbofan amid production rate uncertainties and durability issues.

FTAI Aviation is eyeing expansion of its Montreal overhaul facility to include IAE V2500 capability to support its expanding portfolio for the narrowbody engine

To be ready for an anticipated surge in Leap engine shop visit demand, Safran Aircraft Engines is adding capacity to its global MRO network.

Early engine removals, shop capacity, new tech and the role of alternative parts and repairs were discussed at Aviation Week’s Aero-Engines Europe conference.

U.S.-based repair facility will now operate as Lufthansa Technik Engine Services.

When it comes to engine pricing, high interest rates and changing market dynamics are creating a delicate balancing act for lessors.

After CFM International celebrated its 50th birthday on Tuesday, this week’s #FlightFriday looks at how important the CFM56 still is to the aviation industry.

CFM International CEO Gael Meheust joins the podcast to dive into the remarkable story behind the CFM56: Hear how teams on opposite sides of the Atlantic persevered against the odds to propel the industry into a new age.

Despite high demand for used serviceable material, AerFin sees growing challenges due to market conditions that are causing operators to reconsider its usage.

Malaysia Airlines says poor reliability of rotables and CFM56 engines coupled with the departure of engineering talent led to the spate of service disruptions.

While OEMs and independent MROs are enjoying high demand from older engines running longer, maintenance capacity and material supply are struggling to keep up.

Flight Friday looks at cycles (flights) of some select engines that power narrowbody passenger aircraft in Europe.

An engine choice for a 737 successor may be years away, but Boeing is showing signs of preferring ducted engines to the outwardly more efficient open fan.

The OEM expects similar or better performance for the next two years due to strong aftermarket sales.

Challenges with new-generation aircraft are providing plenty of headaches for affected operators and aftermarket providers.

The Estonian MRO is planning on growing engine capacity in Tallinn to accommodate more CFM56 and eventually Leap engines.

The $36 million agreement covers CFM56-5B engine maintenance for the Vietnamese airline.

The Lithuanian MRO will look at growth opportunities across multiple segments, including wheels and brakes repairs and engine services.

The ASCIC was formed earlier in 2024 as a direct response to a records-falsification scandal that made headlines late in 2023.

The company opened an airframe and engine parts inventory facility in Miami in April and expects to double staff in the operation by the end of 2024.

Despite long turnaround times driving interest in full engine overhauls, lessors weigh other strategies.

Aftermarket stakeholders highlight third-party repairs as pinch point for legacy engine shop visit turnarounds.