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Airbus is likely to launch larger versions of the A220 and A350 before building the A320neo family’s successor.

Next-generation engine testing is ramping up as Airbus readies for scaled aircraft performance-level evaluations of its open-fan propulsion system.

Boeing says it has issued a request for information (RFI) as part of on-going moves to assess the latest state-of-the-art engine concepts.

Airbus is using a open fan engine propulsion system as the baseline in its studies for an A320 narrowbody replacement.

The NTSB is urging the FAA to ensure flight crews are aware of risks posed by a CFM International Leap-1B safety device that can cause smoke in the cockpit.

Airbus has seen improvements in the overall performance of its supply chain, but engines and cabin parts continue to be a major challenge for the time being.

Norwegian is working to secure long-term financing for the transaction.

Pratt & Whitney may finally bend the curve in geared turbofan-based AOG before year-end, but regaining lost ground remains uncertain.

CFM is increasing the pace and breadth of testing for its RISE advanced propulsion technology program with preparations underway with Airbus for subscale aircraft performance wind tunnel tests.

An open-fan engine would be less efficient than a more conventional ducted turbofan on a future narrowbody aircraft, says RTX Chief Scientist Michael Winter.

The redesigned MJ500 features an advanced thermal hybrid powertrain driving aft-mounted open-rotor/stator propulsors.

Engine and toilet woes give way to tariff concerns as the biggest questions for Airbus’ outlook.

From commercial aircraft to defense to space, CEO Guillaume Faury looks to shape Airbus’ path forward.

The chairman of Turkish Technic says discussions are underway with CFM International to explore setting up a Leap engine repair shop in Istanbul.

The aerospace supply chain has begun to show signs of improvement, but tariffs and restructuring are adding new risk.

The fast-growing Asia-Pacific engine MRO segment looks ahead despite tariff and trade uncertainties.

New-engine durability challenges heighten competition for midlife assets.

The CFM International RISE engine has completed more than 3,000 cycles of endurance runs at GE Aerospace's Evendale, Ohio, facility.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Since GE and Safran share CFM’s revenue but only a small part of the costs, tariffs will test the 50-year-old joint venture in an unpredictable way.

Safran is modifying its logistics flows and intends to take advantage of every existing trade mechanism, both for its own products and CFM engines.

This week’s Flight Friday looks at narrowbody engine utilization by Asia-Pacific operators (which in this analysis excludes China and India operators).

CFM International's transatlantic nature may wreak havoc for the joint venture partners GE Aerospace and Safran Aircraft Engines if the trade war materializes.

With Aero-Engines Asia-Pacific coming up April 23-24, this week's Flight Friday looks at widebody engine utilization by Asia-Pacific operators.

A larger version of the A220 has always been firmly planned. But much to the displeasure of key customers, a launch decision keeps moving to the right.