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Albany International, the provider of 3D-woven composite fan blades to Safran for LEAP aircraft engines, announced March 13 that it is searching for a new CEO.

Poh Loh Goh, EVP/head of component services in the commercial aerospace MRO division at ST Engineering, talks about its recent LEAP-1A licensing agreement.

Aviation Week forecasts the CFM International Leap engine fleet to grow to more than 28,500 active engines in 2032 from just over 6,800 in 2023.

The company has benefited from supply chain challenges that have held back deliveries of new narrowbody aircraft.

New engine reliability issues are helping drive the need for work on older engines, forcing MRO providers to adapt.

Airlines can now turn to ST Engineering and AFI KLM E&M for Leap 1A nacelle repairs endorsed by engine-maker CFM International.

French OEM Safran reported 29% higher civil aftermarket sales in 2022.

The center for the training of engine mechanics was opened on Monday (Feb. 20) in the Rahlstedt district of Hamburg.

Safran CEO Olivier Andries does not expect supply chain issues to go away any time soon.

The significance of the order for 470 new aircraft from Airbus and Boeing goes far beyond its sheer size.

The flag carrier's order for 800 new aircraft comes attached with several aftermarket services agreement.

Renewed interest in midlife widebodies is forcing operators to revisit operational and replacement cycles for large engines.

A look at the engine fleet entry for 2023 in the North America region.