CFM International

An MRO shop's unapproved repair process triggered an EASA emergency airworthiness directive that orders parts removed from 57 CFM International engines.

For decades, aircraft manufacturers have preferred derivatives over all-new aircraft. That approach appears to be ending.

Reevaluating procurement strategies is just one strategy to manage specialized equipment.

Unplanned PW1000G inspections strain Pratt & Whitney’s parts supply chain.

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.

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.

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

Does engine choice still matter for airlines procuring powerplants for new aircraft?

How MRO providers are looking to find the right operational balance to deliver in the face of capacity challenges.

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

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

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

With manufacturing already in mind, GE and Safran delve into the design of RISE’s less visible features.

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.

Validating the design of the fan blades is the overarching goal of a monthslong campaign at ONERA’s S1MA wind tunnel.

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.

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.

A look at how StandardAero is growing its new in-house mechanic training program ahead of its planned Leap introduction in 2024.

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

CFM said that it has reviewed all documentation turned over by AOG Technics following a UK court order issued in early October.

The agency has given Boeing seven years to ensure new nacelle design is installed on the 737 Next Generation fleet.

Use of the technology readiness level model for production is being reexamined.

The FAA plans to mandate a recently introduced fix for CFM International Leap 1A NSV problems that has led to several in-service incidents.

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

Sales and strategy expert Christian Scherer to run Airbus Commercial Aircraft.