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Bahrain's GFH has joined an engine leasing venture headed by Bridgepoint and AIP Capital that plans to build a commercial engine leasing portfolio valued at over $1 billion.

More than 100 new-generation narrowbody aircraft have been, or will soon be, torn down for parts, according to the chief executive of engine lessor ELFC.

Following the Northern Hemisphere's peak summer season, Flight Friday examines narrowbody aircraft and their engines, comparing "flown" days across recent Septembers.

Early sustainable aviation fuel tests reveal no maintenance concerns, but data challenges remain.

Aero Norway has signed an agreement to undertake offload agreements with GE Aerospace for CFM International Leap-1A and -1B engines.

The two CFM International Leap-powered A321neos, the carrier’s first direct order from Airbus, will be configured in a 239-seat all-economy layout.

Network moves and supplier deals offer clues to Abra’s future strategy.

IER MRO Industries has started construction on its planned commercial narrowbody engine MRO facility in Dubai.

Austrian Airlines takes its first Leap-powered A320neo as fleet renewal progresses with additional A320neos and A321neos.

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.

Airlines are being forced to build more flexibility into maintenance planning as engine shop visits are taking longer and costing more than expected.

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.

IAG Engine Tech CEO Max Schramm on the new company’s strategy and long-term ambitions as it prepares to launch in early 2027.

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.

This week's Flight Friday looks at the Leap-1B engine and the Boeing 737 MAX types it powers.

After a very strong first half for Leap engine deliveries, Safran signals that the times of engine shortages are over.

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.

FAA and EASA have certificated a new high-pressure turbine (HPT) durability kit for CFM International’s LEAP-1B engine.

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.