CFM International CFM56

Aeras Aviation is expanding engine teardown activity to include additional platforms such as the CFM56-5C, V2500 and PW4000.

The German maintenance specialist's China operation will oversee repairs on the engines which power the Japanese airline's Boeing 737NG fleet.

Editors discuss the present and future of the CFM International CFM56 engine aftermarket and how the in-service fleet will develop over the next few years.

NTSB and the FAA are investigating the March 13 incident that started while the American Airlines 737-800 was taxiing to a gate at Denver International Airport.

In its first quarter as a public company, engine MRO provider StandardAero saw strong commercial aerospace demand, especially in the engine segment.

FTAI Aviation has reached an agreement to acquire a 50% stake in Rome-based IAG Engine Center Europe and plans to establish a new joint venture in the Italian capital aimed at increasing its CFM International CFM56 engine repair capacity.

ST Engineering has secured two engine MRO contracts from two Middle Eastern airlines.

Preliminary findings offer a plausible explanation for the emergency belly landing, but many questions remain.

Aviation Week editors discuss key trends from this week's ELTF and Aero-Engines Americas conferences in Fort Worth. Spoiler alert: there are lots of balancing acts.

Safran has acquired U.S.-based Component Repair Technologies, reflecting its industrial strategy of providing a repair facility on each continent.

How OEM investments in aftermarket networks will further shape new-generation engine MRO in 2025.

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.