CFM International Leap-X

In 2024, CFM's original plan was a 20%-25% growth of Leap production, but that uptick has been revised downward, to 10%-15%—mostly affecting Leap 1B production.

Buoyed by double-digit first-quarter revenues and a busy commercial and defense orderbook, GE Aerospace reported an operating profit of $1.5 billion.

The agreement was announced last week at MRO Americas.

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.

The Swiss MRO is investing in its shop in Zurich to ready it for the first GTF induction.

CFM's new reverse bleed system (RBS) is designed to prevent a fuel nozzle problem linked to carbon deposits and expects to have retrofits available by mid-year.

John Laughter, who became Delta TechOps’ president in October 2023, speaks with Aviation Week about his outlook for the MRO organization.

In choosing local or distant maintenance, airlines must consider additional downtime and transport costs, among other factors.

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

A look at where new commercial aftermarket engine capabilities are being added around the world.

In a wide-ranging interview, Culp talks about the new company’s future and says he has no interest in taking his turnaround skills to Boeing.

The MRO plots its path to exceeding €10 billion in revenue by 2030.

Engine MRO will introduce several Leap 1A and 1B services this year.

Tier 1 aerostructures supplier GKN Aerospace is expanding production of key Leap 1 components.

General Electric is dead—long live GE Aerospace. Behold the newest pure-play aerospace and defense giant.

The German MRO is planning a series of mid-term investments in areas such as capacity growth.

This week’s #FlightFriday looks at the A320 family, and their breakdown of their average flight cycles per month showcased by their engine type.

MRO providers argue that OEMs should expand access to repairs to help solve engine repair bottlenecks.

Unplanned PW1000G inspections strain Pratt & Whitney’s parts supply chain.

New MRO facilities and joint ventures are highlights of this month’s News Briefs and Contracts.

Commercial aviation is predicted to grow steadily from 2024-2033 in terms of both aircraft fleet and MRO demand.

Will the tight engine leasing market ease in the next couple of years? Panelists at Aviation Week’s Engine Leasing, Trading & Finance Americas have their say.

The need for more production investment, ongoing supply chain issues and maintenance capacity concerns are all refraining Safran's CEO from pursuing a higher market share of Airbus A320neo powerplants.

Could Pratt's India investment eventually lead to an MRO presence in India?

Swiss MRO names its second CEO in just seven months.