CFM International CFM56

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

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

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

By Guy Norris
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.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alex Derber
The OEM expects similar or better performance for the next two years due to strong aftermarket sales.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
Challenges with new-generation aircraft are providing plenty of headaches for affected operators and aftermarket providers.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By James Pozzi
The Estonian MRO is planning on growing engine capacity in Tallinn to accommodate more CFM56 and eventually Leap engines.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alex Derber
The $36 million agreement covers CFM56-5B engine maintenance for the Vietnamese airline.
Aircraft & Propulsion

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

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

By James Pozzi
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.
MRO

By Alex Derber
Despite long turnaround times driving interest in full engine overhauls, lessors weigh other strategies.
Aircraft & Propulsion

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

By Alex Derber
Panelists at ELTF Europe discuss sky-high engine lease rates and future market expectations.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By James Pozzi
The aquisition, subject to approval, will bolster FTAI Aviation's CFM56 capabilites.
MRO

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Christian Ceruti, Tarmac Aerosave’s chief commercial and development officer, on the company’s recent capability and facility additions.
Aircraft & Propulsion

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

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

By Alex Derber
Ramp-up challenges for Leap 1B engines could lead to a delay in expected CFM56 overhaul peak.
Aircraft & Propulsion

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

By Alex Derber
The engine lessor has secured a significant loan to grow its portfolio.
Aircraft & Propulsion

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

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

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

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