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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.

Panelists at ELTF Europe discuss sky-high engine lease rates and future market expectations.

The aquisition, subject to approval, will bolster FTAI Aviation's CFM56 capabilites.

Christian Ceruti, Tarmac Aerosave’s chief commercial and development officer, on the company’s recent capability and facility additions.

FTAI Aviation is looking to respond to growing demand for V2500 services such as module exchange programs.

Ramp-up challenges for Leap 1B engines could lead to a delay in expected CFM56 overhaul peak.

This week’s Flight Friday looks at aircraft ground days in the narrowbody sector, split by the CFM56, LEAP, PW1000G (GTF), and V2500 engines.

The engine lessor has secured a significant loan to grow its portfolio.

The U.S. company is exploring the possibility of buying and leasing aircraft as it looks to gain earlier control over its supply chain.

Safran Aircraft Engine Services Morocco is adding more space, capacity and workforce to meet growing CFM56 MRO demand.

Though the commercial aviation aftermarket grew briskly in the first quarter (Q1), supply chain problems are weighing on the engine segment.

The used serviceable materials (USM) market remains hot, with limited availability of high-demand parts.

With some 75% of the new single-aisle engine market and the worst post-pandemic supply chain issues in the rearview mirror, CFM International is now focused on increasing the time on wing of its Leap engines.

COO Dag Johnsen tells Aviation Week about Aero Norway’s parts strategies and CFM Leap plans.