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Malaysia Aviation Group Confirms Order for Up to 60 Boeing 737 MAX Aircraft

Malaysia Aviation Group has placed a firm order for 30 Boeing 737 MAX jets, including 18 737-8s and 12 737-10s, and secured options for an additional 30. This move reinforces their fleet modernization efforts and signifies Malaysia Airlines' first introduction of lie-flat business class seats on narrowbody aircraft.

2025-03-20T22:43:34.702787-07:00

Air Data News

Aer Lingus Receives First Two Airbus A321XLRs for Transatlantic Routes

2024-12-19T02:36:02.041124-08:00

Skift

ANA Acquires 77 Jets from Boeing, Airbus, Embraer for $14 Billion

2025-02-25T09:07:25.719286-08:00

Reuters

Safran Achieves Record 2024 Financials Amid Boeing 737 MAX Production Optimism

2025-02-13T23:20:37.705456-08:00

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Aviation Week

Sanad to Deliver Full CFM LEAP Engine Overhaul Capability by 2027 Abu Dhabi-based Sanad will upgrade its existing offload services agreement with CFM International to include complete LEAP-1A and -1B engine overhaul capabilities by 2027, enabling in-region shop visits for the turbofans that power A320neo and 737 MAX fleets.

2025-07-08T08:44:21.232049-07:00

Sanad to Deliver Full CFM LEAP Engine Overhaul Capability by 2027

FlightGlobal

Safran and GE Apply ‘Key Learnings’ from Early LEAP Durability Issues Ahead of LEAP-1B Fix Rollout Safran Aircraft Engines says it has distilled “key learnings” from durability challenges that plagued early CFM International LEAP-series engines. The JV plans to roll out targeted upgrades on the LEAP-1A and ‑1B variants to prevent repeat issues on next-gen engines and safeguard delivery schedules and operational resilience.

2025-06-26T07:48:19.566638-07:00

Safran and GE Apply ‘Key Learnings’ from Early LEAP Durability Issues Ahead of LEAP-1B Fix Rollout

Aviation Week

CFM and Airbus Launch Subscale Wind-Tunnel Tests for RISE Open-Fan Propulsion CFM International has ramped up its RISE advanced propulsion program by teaming with Airbus to conduct subscale aircraft performance tests in a wind tunnel. The campaign will validate open-fan integration, aerodynamics and installation effects ahead of full-scale demonstrator trials.

2025-06-15T04:07:26.793297-07:00

CFM and Airbus Launch Subscale Wind-Tunnel Tests for RISE Open-Fan Propulsion

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Ryanair invests $500 million in 30 CFM LEAP-1B spares to bolster 737 MAX resilience Ryanair has agreed to acquire 30 new CFM International LEAP-1B spare engines valued at $500 million to strengthen the operational resilience of its Boeing 737 MAX fleet. Scheduled for delivery over the next two years, the spares will support maintenance cycles and hedge against potential supply-chain delays.

2025-06-10T00:59:40.632792-07:00

Ryanair invests $500 million in 30 CFM LEAP-1B spares to bolster 737 MAX resilience

FlightGlobal

CFM International's Q1 LEAP Engine Deliveries Decline Amid Supply Chain Challenges CFM International's deliveries of LEAP engines decreased by 13% in Q1 2025 to 319 units, as ongoing supply chain issues hinder production. Despite these challenges, CFM plans to increase annual LEAP engine deliveries by 15-20%, introducing durability improvements as standard in deliveries to Airbus.

2025-04-22T15:35:49.896767-07:00

CFM International's Q1 LEAP Engine Deliveries Decline Amid Supply Chain Challenges

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MTU Maintenance Expands U.S. MRO Capabilities for LEAP and GEnx Engines MTU Maintenance is expanding its Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) services in North America by incorporating CFM LEAP and GE Aerospace GEnx engines into its portfolio. The Texas facility will evolve into a comprehensive disassembly, assembly, and test center, boosting its capabilities to support growing engine fleets.

2025-04-08T09:08:36.128916-07:00

MTU Maintenance Expands U.S. MRO Capabilities for LEAP and GEnx Engines

Aviation Week

Strike Halts CFM Leap-1A Engine Production at Safran A 3.5-week strike led to a one-week stoppage in the production of CFM Leap-1A engines at Safran Aircraft Engines’ Melun Villaroche plant. The disruption highlights vulnerabilities in supply chain operations for key components in the aerospace sector.

2025-04-03T11:29:59.977662-07:00

Strike Halts CFM Leap-1A Engine Production at Safran

Aviation Week

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Japan Airlines Expands 737 MAX Fleet with 17 Additional Orders Japan Airlines has committed to acquiring 17 more Boeing 737-8 jets, supported by CFM International's LEAP-1B engines, effectively doubling its order for the aircraft. This strategic expansion aims to enhance operational efficiency and meet its 2030 emissions targets.

2025-04-02T19:35:39.334696-07:00

Japan Airlines Expands 737 MAX Fleet with 17 Additional Orders

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