CFM International Leap-X

By Matthew Fulco
Melrose Industries, parent company of GKN Aerospace, posted 11% annual revenue growth in 2024 on the back ofdemand for its engines and aftermarket businesses.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Keith Mwanalushi
BeauTech Chief Operating Officer Tobias Konrad shares the company’s perspectives on CFM International Leap opportunities.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Keith Mwanalushi
Engine shortages have led the International Airlines Technical Pool to turn to lessor partnerships to adapt its pooling service.
Supply Chain

By Adrian Schofield
ANA Holdings has revealed major orders with Airbus, Boeing and Embraer as the Japanese airline aims to boost its fleet size to 320 aircraft by 2030.
Airlines & Lessors

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Emerging Technologies

By Chen Chuanren
ST Engineering has secured two engine MRO contracts from two Middle Eastern airlines.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lee Ann Shay
GE Aerospace’s investment includes Leap and GE9X capabilities and capacity.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lee Ann Shay, Jens Flottau, James Pozzi
Aviation Week editors discuss key trends from this week's ELTF and Aero-Engines Americas conferences in Fort Worth. Spoiler alert: there are lots of balancing acts.
MRO Podcast

By Jens Flottau
A shortage of new spare parts will continue to be the main challenge for operators of latest generation engines.
Supply Chain

By Thierry Dubois
Safran has acquired U.S.-based Component Repair Technologies, reflecting its industrial strategy of providing a repair facility on each continent.
Supply Chain

By James Pozzi, Sean Broderick
How OEM investments in aftermarket networks will further shape new-generation engine MRO in 2025.
Services & Support

By Chen Chuanren
ST Engineering has secured a five-year MRO contract to service the CFM International Leap 1B engines that power Korean Air's Boeing 737 MAX fleet.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lee Ann Shay, Sean Broderick, James Pozzi
Editors discuss CFM Leap 1A and 1B engine developments, from newly certified blades to expanded aftermarket prospects, production ramp-up and engine spares.
MRO Podcast

By James Pozzi
The Leap-focused MRO shop will induct its first engine next week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alex Derber
Some manufacturers are cooling on full-service flight-hour-based programs for new-generation engines.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alex Derber
AFI KLM E&M has secured 10 spare CFM Leap 1As and 1Bs to support airline customers.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
MRO shops will continue to ensure the global fleet has as much capacity as possible as OEMs struggle to meet production and performance targets.
Supply Chain

Aviation Week Network Staff
Readers write about the supply chain, NASA’s Mars sample return mission, New York-San Francisco flight times and CFM Leap engines. Plus: Behind the Scenes on Check 6.
Aviation Week & Space Technology

By Sean Broderick
Boeing and CFM are working to address flight deck smoke risks posed by activation of a safety system triggered during a serious Leap 1B engine failure.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Alex Derber
Operators are looking to older assets in the face of aircraft production and supply chain challenges.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Guy Norris
A newly developed high-pressure turbine upgrade kit to increase CFM Leap 1A time-on-wing has been cleared for use after receiving FAA and EASA certification.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Thierry Dubois
Safran is planning on further refinements in CFM Leap engine production to reduce manufacturing costs while ramping up assembly.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Thierry Dubois
After a series of downward revisions of Leap engine production plans, Safran is counting on a 15-20% increase in 2025.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Helen Massy-Beresford
BOC Aviation has entered into a lease transaction with TUI Airways involving 14 Boeing 737-8 aircraft powered by CFM Leap 1B engines.
Airlines & Lessors

By Sean Broderick
Some pilots are concerned about a Boeing 737 MAX engine safety device, but regulators say the risk does not warrant immediate action.
Safety, Ops & Regulation