A recent study has flagged another potential threat to the strategic supply chain—a possible chokehold on a rare metal essential to high-performance engines.
CFM International has begun key dust ingestion tests on the high-pressure (HP) turbine blades and nozzles at the center of the future small-core design.
ST Engineering’s multimillion-dollar investment is intended to double its Singapore shop’s capacity for CFM International’s CFM56 and Leap engines by 2027.
A familiar problem’s headline-grabbing saga has changed how many in aviation view parts tracking and validation, and spotlighted initiatives already underway.
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.
