CFM International CFM56

Stakeholders are considering whether current-generation engine values will remain stable amid aftermarket challenges.

Hanwha Aviation has secured more firepower to support its ambitious portfolio growth plans following a financing deal with KEB Hana Bank.

Magnetic Leasing sees soaring values for the CFM56 engine market, but cautions that a market correction could be in store soon.

Despite Europe's strong engine maintenance chops, it suffers from tight shop capacity and extended turnaround times resulting from new-gen durability problems.

APOC says fluctuating lease rates, production scarcity and engine reliability issues impact the CFM International CFM56-5A market.

AIP Capital is considering its first investments in current-generation engines to take advantage of strong demand for types like the CFM56 and V2500.

The company is looking to avoid hold-ups from third-party repair companies as it seeks to hit 60-day module turnaround time target.

As the CFM56 and V2500 families matured, their reliability allowed operators to lease fewer spare engines to cover for scheduled and unforeseen maintenance.

Russian airline group S7 is closing its subsidiary S7 Space, which had developed expertise in repairing the high-pressure compressor blades in CFM56 engines.

Accident investigators suggest the crew of Jeju Air Flight 2216 shut down a functioning engine following a birdstrike.

Lessors need a “strong stomach” to invest in assets like the CFM Leap and Pratt & Whitney GTF, SMBC Aero Engine Lease's managing director believes.

With the IATA AGM in India and Aviation Week’s Engine Leasing, Trading & Finance events imminent, Flight Friday looks at Indian narrowbody engine flight hours.

Inside MRO investigates whether leasing demand for popular engines has peaked.

FTAI believes the use of more parts manufacturer approval parts could boost its margins.

This week’s Flight Friday looks at narrowbody engine utilization by Asia-Pacific operators (which in this analysis excludes China and India operators).

Caroline Vandedrinck was brought in to lead the MRO business that includes engine materials and services.

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.