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Reuters • Pushkala Aripaka

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

Reuters

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

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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

Aviation Week

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Heston Materials Launches Engine Division for CFM56 and V2500 Services, Led by Semih Ozdemir Heston Materials, Lithuania, has established a new Engine Division to provide services for CFM56 and V2500 engines, including short-term leases and module swaps. The division will be headed by Semih Ozdemir, focusing on light repairs and strategic component management.

2025-04-01T17:28:20.509615-07:00

Heston Materials Launches Engine Division for CFM56 and V2500 Services, Led by Semih Ozdemir

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