In line with Aviation Week’s AeroEngines Europe event in Lisbon this week, the Carbon Analysis turns its attention to some popular narrowbody engine types.
SR Technics is progressing the ramp-up of its recently opened engine facility in Bad Zurzach quicker than anticipated, with demand running at stronger levels than initially projected.
The gap between the number of legacy CFM56 engines in operation versus the new generation Leap engine family is closing and the difference between monthly flight hours is lessening.
As CFM builds toward tests of its Open Fan, the joint venture is shifting gears from efficiency to expected durability and cost benefits of the engine concept.
CFM and third-party MRO providers are adding Leap aftermarket capacity to support a projected doubling of the narrowbody engine fleet in the next five years.
With the Leap engine fleet growing twice as fast as that of the CFM56, CFM is focused on upgrades and production as single-aisle demand continues unabated.
India's largest airline IndiGo has signed an agreement with CFM International that covers an order of more than 1,000 Leap-1A engines, continuing the LCC's transition away from the Pratt & Whitney GTF on its A320neo-family fleet.
AFI KLM E&M and lessor AerCap have formalized plans to establish a CFM International Leap leasing joint venture to ease asset availability constraints as the global fleet of aircraft powered by the engine family continues to expand.
CFM International is ramping its supply chain and building inventory as it works to cut over to an upgraded configuration of its Leap-1B engine next year.
CFM has earned FAA approval for its Leap-1B upgrade package, GE Aerospace CEO Larry Culp has confirmed, clearing the way for installations of the new parts during shop visits and on new-production engines.
As the Farnborough Airshow approaches, editors discuss how engine-makers are making headway with nagging durability problems while positioning for the all-important next-gen single aisle competition—and explain how the two play into each other.
GE Aerospace raised 2026 forecasts after strong earnings, driven by robust engine demand despite persistent supply-chain constraints and geopolitical uncertainty.
As Pratt & Whitney works through the well-documented issues with its GTF engine and has seen orders slump as a result, data reveals a broader effect on the A320neo backlog.
Results from Aviation Week’s Tracked Aircraft Utilization show the number of ground days versus flown days for the global Leap and PW1000G-powered single-aisle fleets in 2026.
