With some 75% of the new single-aisle engine market and the worst post-pandemic supply chain issues in the rearview mirror, CFM International is now focused on increasing the time on wing of its Leap engines.
CFM's new reverse bleed system (RBS) is designed to prevent a fuel nozzle problem linked to carbon deposits and expects to have retrofits available by mid-year.
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.
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.
Figeac Aero's announcement signals to OEMs that they can count on the critical supplier, the future of which was once at stake during the COVID crisis.