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British Airways selects GTF over LEAP
PR: LONDON, July 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Farnborough International Airshow – Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, announced today that
Air Insight•Addison Schonland20 JulCFM LEAP — page 2
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CFM ramps up investment in global MRO network
CFM International is ramping up investment in its global MRO network, with parent companies GE Aerospace and Safran Aircraft Engines committing more than US$2 billion combined over the next five years to support growing demand for LEAP engine servicing. The investment comes as the LEAP fleet continues to expand rapidly, driving a sharp increase in […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm20 JulA
Lessor BOC Aviation orders up to 300 CFM LEAP engines
BOC Aviation has placed its largest-ever engine order, signing an agreement with CFM International for up to 300 LEAP engines. The deal includes orders and options for up to 200 LEAP-1A engines for Airbus A320neo family aircraft and up to 100 LEAP-1B engines for Boeing 737-8s. The engines will power a significant share of the […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban20 JulA
AerCap, AFI KLM E&M form LEAP engine venture
AerCap Holdings and Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) agreed to establish a 50:50 joint venture to lease CFM LEAP spare engines. The venture, first outlined in a memorandum of understanding signed at the 2025 Paris Air Show, will support airlines operating LEAP-powered aircraft worldwide, subject to regulatory approvals. The joint […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm20 JulAB
FIA 2026: LEAP spare engine demand drives AFI KLM E&M and AerCap JV
Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) and AerCap have signed an agreement to establish a 50/50 joint venture…
Aviation Business News•Craig Waters20 JulA
BOC Aviation seals record CFM engine deal
BOC Aviation placed its largest-ever engine order, agreeing to purchase and option up to 300 CFM International engines to support its expanding Airbus and Boeing narrow-body fleet, the companies announced at the Farnborough International Airshow. The agreement covers orders and options for up to 200 LEAP-1A engines for Airbus A320neo-family aircraft and up to 100 […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm20 JulAI
CFM LEAP Clears 1.000 Deliveries in HY1
CFM delivered 1.030 LEAP engines over the first six months, breaking the 1.000-barrier in a half-year period for the first
Air Insight•Richard Schuurman16 JulA
MTU opens Fort Worth LEAP MRO Hub
MTU Maintenance has inaugurated its expanded Fort Worth, Texas, facility and inducted its first CFM International LEAP-1B engine, officially launching operations at the site. The engine, owned by Brazilian carrier GOL Linhas Aéreas (GOL), marks the latest milestone in a maintenance partnership spanning more than two decades. GOL, the launch customer, has worked with MTU […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm14 JulA
STARLUX adds eight A321neos to fleet
STARLUX Airlines (STARLUX) will add eight Airbus A321neo aircraft to its fleet under a new agreement with aircraft lessor BOC Aviation. The aircraft, powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines, are scheduled for delivery from 2028. The addition will support the Taiwanese carrier’s continued network expansion as it strengthens its position in the long-haul and regional markets. […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm1 JulA
Safran inaugurates LEAP MRO in Querétaro, Mexico
Safran Aircraft Engines has inaugurated a new engine maintenance facility in Querétaro, Mexico, dedicated to CFM LEAP engines. The US$140 million investment strengthens Safran Aircraft Engine Services Americas as a comprehensive maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) hub for the region. The 50,000 m² site brings together two MRO shops for CFM56 and LEAP engines, an […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm1 JulA
BOC Aviation leases eight Airbus A321neos to STARLUX Airlines
BOC Aviation has signed a lease agreement with Taiwan-based STARLUX Airlines for eight new Airbus A321neo aircraft from its order book, with deliveries scheduled to begin in 2028. The aircraft will be powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines and are expected to support STARLUX’s continued expansion across its regional network. BOC Aviation Chief Commercial Officer Paul […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban1 Jul
Here’s How Different The Boeing 777X’s Dimmable Windows Are Compared To The 787 Dreamliner
A revolutionary leap in window technology promises to transform the passenger experience on the Boeing 777X.
IATA: Urgent action needed to ease engine MRO bottlenecks
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released a new study examining bottlenecks in the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) of latest-generation single-aisle aircraft engines—namely LEAP engines from CFM, and Geared […]
The Modern Engines Rewriting The Rules Of What A Narrowbody Engine Can Do
From the GTF and LEAP to the latest narrowbody propulsion concepts, engine manufacturers continue to redefine what narrowbody aircraft can achieve.
Why The B-21 Raider Can Park Outside Overnight – Something The B-2 Spirit Could Never Do
A generational leap in stealth tech.
Leonardo’s M-346 Controls Baykar’s Kizilelma UCAV in Loyal Wingman Trials
Project K-SWARM saw a Kizilelma UCAV working in a Crewed/UnCrewed Teaming scenario, responding to a series of commands sent from the M-346. The Turkish-Italian collaboration over manufacturing Baykar’s unmanned combat aerial vehicles (UCAV) at Leonardo’s facilities for the European market with local mission systems and certifications has taken a major leap forward. The M-346 trainer […]
The Aviationist•Parth Satam22 JunA
Brussels Airport and Safran expand LEAP engine maintenance hub with new industrial “Module Factory”
Brussels Airport and aerospace group Safran have launched construction of a major new maintenance facility dedicated to aircraft engine modules, marking a significant expansion of their existing partnership at the airport site. The new 15,000 m² extension at Safran Aircraft Engine Services Brussels will focus on modular maintenance of CFM LEAP engine components, allowing parts […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban17 JunAB
SIAEC and Safran to establish Singapore LEAP engine MRO joint venture
SIA Engineering Company (SIAEC) and Safran Aircraft Engines have signed a joint venture agreement to establish a full-service CFM LEAP engine MRO facility…
Aviation Business News•Craig Waters16 Jun
SIA Engineering and Safran to build LEAP engine overhaul facility in Singapore
SIA Engineering Company (SIAEC) and Safran Aircraft Engines have signed a joint venture agreement to set up a…
AeroTime•Jean Carmela Lim8 Jun