IAE V2500

By Sean Broderick
Chromalloy has been granted FAA parts manufacturer approval (PMA) for a CFM56-5B/7B first-stage high-pressure turbine Stage 1 vane.
Supply Chain

By Sean Broderick
FTAI Aviation is eyeing expansion of its Montreal overhaul facility to include IAE V2500 capability to support its expanding portfolio for the narrowbody engine
Aircraft & Propulsion

By James Pozzi
U.S.-based repair facility will now operate as Lufthansa Technik Engine Services.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alex Derber
While OEMs and independent MROs are enjoying high demand from older engines running longer, maintenance capacity and material supply are struggling to keep up.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Daniel Williams
Flight Friday looks at cycles (flights) of some select engines that power narrowbody passenger aircraft in Europe.
Air Transport

By Sean Broderick
The company is confident it is on pace to meet demand for new aircraft and improve turnaround times on engines undergoing mandatory service.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By James Pozzi
The company opened an airframe and engine parts inventory facility in Miami in April and expects to double staff in the operation by the end of 2024.
MRO

By Alex Derber
Aftermarket stakeholders highlight third-party repairs as pinch point for legacy engine shop visit turnarounds.
MRO

By Alex Derber
Panelists at ELTF Europe discuss sky-high engine lease rates and future market expectations.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By James Pozzi
The aquisition, subject to approval, will bolster FTAI Aviation's CFM56 capabilites.
MRO

By James Pozzi, Sean Broderick, Daniel Williams
Editors examine the state of the IAE V2500 engine program and how it is being impacted by durability issues related to its Pratt & Whitney GTF successor engine.
MRO Podcast

By Alex Derber
FTAI Aviation is looking to respond to growing demand for V2500 services such as module exchange programs.
MRO

By Daniel Williams
This week’s Flight Friday looks at aircraft ground days in the narrowbody sector, split by the CFM56, LEAP, PW1000G (GTF), and V2500 engines.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alex Derber
The engine lessor has secured a significant loan to grow its portfolio.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Matthew Fulco
Though the commercial aviation aftermarket grew briskly in the first quarter (Q1), supply chain problems are weighing on the engine segment.
Supply Chain

By James Pozzi, Lee Ann Shay
The state of affairs for aftermarket growth and navigating current market challenges in the region.
Supply Chain

By James Pozzi
The new facility will house inventory for several airframe and engine types.
MRO Americas

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alex Derber
German MRO saw a record number of shop visits across its network in 2023.
MRO

By James Pozzi
International Aero Engines completed the test at MTU Maintenance’s facility in Germany.
Emerging Technologies

By Daniel Williams
This week’s #FlightFriday looks at the A320 family, and their breakdown of their average flight cycles per month showcased by their engine type.
Aerospace

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

By Lee Ann Shay
Will the tight engine leasing market ease in the next couple of years? Panelists at Aviation Week’s Engine Leasing, Trading & Finance Americas have their say.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alex Derber
Supply chain delays, parts price inflation and engine troubles are likely to continue challenging MRO providers in 2024.
MRO

By Rob Hall
AerFin to add V2500 MRO as quick turn engine maintenance demand spirals upward.
Services & Support