CFM International CFM56

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.

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.

The new platform, announced earlier this month, aims to build up a portfolio of roughly 1,000 assets over the next decade.

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.