CFM International

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Jens Flottau
Sales and strategy expert Christian Scherer to run Airbus Commercial Aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Thierry Dubois
Olivier Andries says that with CFM56 operators still investigating if they have AOG Technics parts in their fleet, the full extent of the problem is not known.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
UK-based AOG Technics has been ordered to turn over records of its GE Aerospace-related transactions by a London court.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Guy Norris
The engine maker says the issues affect a relatively small number within each fleet.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
So far, 68 engines have been identified as having parts sold by the UK-based broker with falsified records, CFM confirmed.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick, Thierry Dubois
At least 74 instances of falsified release certificates and related documents have been linked to parts sold by AOG Technics.
Supply Chain

By Sean Broderick
The aircraft-maker has finished its proposed redesign of older 737 nacelles, but it must analyze maintenance-related errors to help mitigate their risk.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Guy Norris
CFM opens up on RISE testing while Pratt & Whitney explores a sustainable GTF growth path through an MTU-led Clean Aviation Switch research initiative.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Guy Norris
Already chasing a step-change in fuel-burn reduction of between 20-25%, engine-makers face the additional challenge of developing adaptable propulsion systems.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
The French aerospace group is preparing to begin certification tests on its first electric propulsion unit.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jens Flottau
Airbus executive says the worst of the supply chain crisis could be over. But 2023 and 2024 will be challenging, and production increases are not guaranteed.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

MRO Staff
The engine manufacturer plans to build up its Leap aftermarket network both through internal investment and the expansion of its external repair shops.
Services & Support

By Guy Norris
For the first time details have been shared of the widespread use of supercomputing in the design, development and testing of CFM's next-generation RISE engine.
Paris Air Show

By James Pozzi
Engine maintenance repair specialists are ramping up for new-generation engine overhauls.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jens Flottau, Tony Osborne
Airbus has begun work on a next-generation aircraft to enter service in 2035, opting for a novel architecture that may enable use of open-rotor engines.
Paris Air Show

By Jens Flottau
The new short- and medium-haul aircraft will have similar flight envelope characteristics to today’s A320neo family, but much better fuel burn and greater range
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Guy Norris, Joe Anselmo
Validation tests will continue through the remainder of the year and amass a “large” number of cycles.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Guy Norris
GE Aerospace is investing $20 million to expand its EPISCenter facility at the University of Dayton as demand for electric and hybrid propulsion research grows.
Emerging Technologies

By James Pozzi
The Irish low-carrier’s signed a large order for Boeing 737 Max-10 aircraft powered by Leap-1B engines last week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sash Tusa
The civil aerospace industry is suffering from an institutional form of “long COVID.”
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Prachi Patel
A look at the commercial aftermarket for CFM International's Leap engine including engine utilization rates and shop visit projections over the next 10 years.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Thierry Dubois
CEO says Airbus is simultaneously pursuing its hydrogen aircraft project and looking at a more conventional propulsion system for entry into service in 2035-40.
Emerging Technologies

By Thierry Dubois
Safran Aircraft Engines is coordinating a European technology demonstration program that is intended to pave the way for flight testing of an open-fan engine.
Emerging Technologies

By Tony Osborne
GKN Aerospace is gearing up to begin production of its first load-bearing additive-manufactured components.
Aircraft & Propulsion