CFM International

Until more legacy aircraft retire or passenger demand slows, providers will be busy servicing the most popular engine types.

A familiar problem’s headline-grabbing saga has changed how many in aviation view parts tracking and validation, and spotlighted initiatives already underway.

MRO activity in the Asia-Pacific region and China is expected to grow modestly compared with quickly expanding fleets there.

Sustained demand for engine services in the Asia-Pacific region is bringing investment in new shops and expanding existing locations.

Threats to global trade and geopolitical upheavals are influencing the aftermarket’s dealmaking appetite.

Additive manufacturing specialists are boosting parts portfolios, services and standardization to improve aerospace offerings.

Next-generation A320 family models will see more favorable market conditions as engine fixes roll out.

Safran CEO Olivier Andriès said CFM International aims to catch up on Leap-1A engine deliveries to Airbus by the end of October.

Airbus is likely to launch larger versions of the A220 and A350 before building the A320neo family’s successor.

Next-generation engine testing is ramping up as Airbus readies for scaled aircraft performance-level evaluations of its open-fan propulsion system.

Boeing says it has issued a request for information (RFI) as part of on-going moves to assess the latest state-of-the-art engine concepts.

Airbus is using a open fan engine propulsion system as the baseline in its studies for an A320 narrowbody replacement.

The NTSB is urging the FAA to ensure flight crews are aware of risks posed by a CFM International Leap-1B safety device that can cause smoke in the cockpit.

Airbus has seen improvements in the overall performance of its supply chain, but engines and cabin parts continue to be a major challenge for the time being.

Norwegian is working to secure long-term financing for the transaction.

Pratt & Whitney may finally bend the curve in geared turbofan-based AOG before year-end, but regaining lost ground remains uncertain.

CFM is increasing the pace and breadth of testing for its RISE advanced propulsion technology program with preparations underway with Airbus for subscale aircraft performance wind tunnel tests.

An open-fan engine would be less efficient than a more conventional ducted turbofan on a future narrowbody aircraft, says RTX Chief Scientist Michael Winter.

The redesigned MJ500 features an advanced thermal hybrid powertrain driving aft-mounted open-rotor/stator propulsors.

Engine and toilet woes give way to tariff concerns as the biggest questions for Airbus’ outlook.

From commercial aircraft to defense to space, CEO Guillaume Faury looks to shape Airbus’ path forward.

The chairman of Turkish Technic says discussions are underway with CFM International to explore setting up a Leap engine repair shop in Istanbul.

The aerospace supply chain has begun to show signs of improvement, but tariffs and restructuring are adding new risk.

The fast-growing Asia-Pacific engine MRO segment looks ahead despite tariff and trade uncertainties.

New-engine durability challenges heighten competition for midlife assets.