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CFM secures US certification for LEAP-1B HPT durability kit

CFM International says it has secured U.S. certification for the CFM LEAP-1B high-pressure turbine (HPT) durability kit, announced at Farnborough on 18 July 2026. The company links the milestone to ongoing durability maturity across LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B hardware as the fleet approaches a decade in service.

Discovered 2026-07-18T09:29:46.787779-07:00 | 2026-07-18T09:29:46.787779-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • Durability-related certifications for LEAP-1B HPT hardware directly affect maintenance planning, overhaul timing, and long-term engine cost trends for customers flying CFM-equipped fleets.
  • The U.S. certification scope and Farnborough timing signal readiness to roll the durability kit into operational schedules, supporting “fleet marks decade in service” milestones referenced by CFM.
  • The update frames maturity progress across both LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B, which can inform fleetwide spares, upgrade programs, and supply planning assumptions.

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2026-07-18T09:29:46.787779-07:00
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2026-07-18T09:58:37.725179-07:00
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