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Low CFM56 retirements and sustained narrowbody demand are keeping overhaul volumes strong, with further growth expected.

Safran Corporate Ventures has acquired a minority stake in Akira Technologies, a Bayonne, France-based test specialist that Safran has used to assess the hybrid-electric layout of the CFM RISE demonstrator engine.

As Airbus continues to evaluate whether to pursue an open fan for NGSA, the manufacturer's head of propulsion engineering sees one particular challenge if it goes unducted.

Aura Aero has resumed flight testing with the Cassio S hybrid-electric demonstrator it acquired from Voltaero, renaming the aircraft X-Volt.

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

United Arab Emirates defense conglomerate Edge Group and Safran are looking to establish a solid rocket motor development and production capability in Brazil.

Safran Electrical & Power prepares to ramp up the production of its EngineUS 100 electric motor family with its move to highly automated factories.

As CFM builds toward tests of its Open Fan, the joint venture is shifting gears from efficiency to expected durability and cost benefits of the engine concept.

CFM and third-party MRO providers are adding Leap aftermarket capacity to support a projected doubling of the narrowbody engine fleet in the next five years.

With the Leap engine fleet growing twice as fast as that of the CFM56, CFM is focused on upgrades and production as single-aisle demand continues unabated.

MTU and Safran's FCAS engine partnership is increasingly unlikely to survive Europe’s fighter program split.

Airbus’ Flexrotor begins Baltic surveillance, Bombardier’s Global 8000 sets a speed record and Garmin launches AXIS flight displays for certified aircraft.

After a very strong first half for Leap engine deliveries, Safran signals that the times of engine shortages are over.

Safran says it continues to look for acquisition opportunities in defense electronics after its failed bid to land Exail Technologies.

Lufthansa Technik and Safran establish landing gear partnership as the Airbus A350 fleet approaches its first round of heavy checks.

Collins and Safran are testing electric powertrains for hybridized turbine engines.

Sikorsky and Safran agreed to expand propulsion collaboration for next-generation rotorcraft targeting commercial and defense markets.

Cost and fares are up but passengers are paying, which is continuing the aftermarket boom.

Safran partners with ZeroAvia to advance hydrogen-electric propulsion with high-temperature fuel cells for next-generation aviation and defense applications.

Safran begins testing hybrid-electric engine demonstrator to improve fuel efficiency for next-gen narrowbodies with innovative power management.

CFM is exploring GE Aerospace-owned Dowty’s turboprop propeller experience for a potential role in the Open Fan propulsion system.

European defense companies established a consortium to develop an exoatmospheric interception capability to deal with medium- and intermediate-range ballistic missiles.

Safran opens $140 million Leap engine MRO hub in Queretaro, Mexico, to serve Central America with capacity for 350 annual shop visits by 2030.

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Russia plans to reengine the SSJ-100 fleet with PD-8 turbofans, replacing SaM146 engines as sanctions halt production and certification progresses.