CFM International

New MRO facilities and joint ventures are highlights of this month’s News Briefs and Contracts.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
An MRO shop's unapproved repair process triggered an EASA emergency airworthiness directive that orders parts removed from 57 CFM International engines.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Jens Flottau, Guy Norris
For decades, aircraft manufacturers have preferred derivatives over all-new aircraft. That approach appears to be ending.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By James Pozzi
Reevaluating procurement strategies is just one strategy to manage specialized equipment.
Supply Chain

By Sean Broderick, Jens Flottau
Unplanned PW1000G inspections strain Pratt & Whitney’s parts supply chain.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Guy Norris
With more than 100 tests complete on the RISE program, so far there have been no showstoppers in the quest to develop an engine with 20% better fuel efficiency.
Singapore Airshow

By Thierry Dubois
The need for more production investment, ongoing supply chain issues and maintenance capacity concerns are all refraining Safran's CEO from pursuing a higher market share of Airbus A320neo powerplants.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Guy Norris
Two-thirds of Europe’s Clean Aviation research projects are focused on more sustainable advanced propulsion technologies for service entry in the mid-2030s.
Emerging Technologies

By Alex Derber
Does engine choice still matter for airlines procuring powerplants for new aircraft?
Aircraft & Propulsion

By James Pozzi
How MRO providers are looking to find the right operational balance to deliver in the face of capacity challenges.
Supply Chain

By Swaati Ketkar
Safran India CEO Jetendra Gavankar on the OEM’s expansion plans for MRO workforce, capabilities and facilities.
MRO

By Daniel Williams
This week’s Flight Friday looks at the effects caused by the engine issues with the CFM Leap and the Pratt & Whitney GTF (PW1000G).
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Guy Norris
While aerospace investment is traditionally a long game, many companies continue to see their performance and outlook judged largely in the short term.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Thierry Dubois, Guy Norris
With manufacturing already in mind, GE and Safran delve into the design of RISE’s less visible features.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Thierry Dubois
The two partners in the CFM International joint venture, GE and Safran Aircraft Engines, are studying how to evenly share revenues in a future engine.
Emerging Technologies

By Thierry Dubois, Guy Norris
Validating the design of the fan blades is the overarching goal of a monthslong campaign at ONERA’s S1MA wind tunnel.
Emerging Technologies

By Victoria Moores
EasyJet's CEO has said Pratt & Whitney was in contention for the 314-engine order that was ultimately awarded to its longstanding existing supplier CFM.
Airlines & Lessors

Christian Albertson
Aviation Week projects that the growth of North America’s engine fleet over the next decade will increase MRO spending.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jens Flottau, Thierry Dubois
Airbus announced plans for a new conventional narrowbody in June. Now the French government is making it clear that the project is its top funding priority.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
A look at how StandardAero is growing its new in-house mechanic training program ahead of its planned Leap introduction in 2024.
Workforce & Training

By Guy Norris
CFM International partners GE Aerospace and Safran have completed the conceptual design review for the next-generation RISE open fan propulsion system.
Dubai Airshow

By Sean Broderick
CFM said that it has reviewed all documentation turned over by AOG Technics following a UK court order issued in early October.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
The agency has given Boeing seven years to ensure new nacelle design is installed on the 737 Next Generation fleet.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Graham Warwick
Use of the technology readiness level model for production is being reexamined.
Emerging Technologies

By Sean Broderick
The FAA plans to mandate a recently introduced fix for CFM International Leap 1A NSV problems that has led to several in-service incidents.
Safety, Ops & Regulation