cfm
Founded in 1974, CFM International builds commercial aircraft engines. The company's engines are provided as one engine option on the Airbus A320neo. (Featured Image: Alexandre Doumenjou - Master Films via Airbus)
CFM
- Business Type
- Engine Maker
- Date Founded
- September 24, 1974
- CEO
- Gaël Méheust
- Headquarters Location
- Cincinnati, United States
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Here’s How Much More Efficient New Engines Are Compared To Older Generations
How engine design has evolved to boost fuel efficiency, and where it's going from here.
Delta TechOps Expands MRO Capabilities With CFM LEAP 1A & 1B Engine Support
The largest MRO provider in North America can now service both LEAP engine types.
Rolls-Royce Is Plotting A Surprise Return To Narrowbody Engines
The engine manufacturer will combine its UltraFan technology with strategic partnerships.
Airbus, Boeing & The Open-Fan Gamble: Why CFM Has A Plan B
CFM is quietly developing an alternative in case open-fan engines don't hit the mark.
The Open Fan Revolution: Why Airbus Is Stripping The Cowling Off
The open-fan revolution takes flight, but will it overcome safety and perception hurdles?
Here’s How Much Bigger Aircraft Engines Are Today Compared To The Advent Of The Jet Age
Looking at how commercial aircraft engines have evolved over time.
The True Differences Between Pratt & Whitney & CFM Engines
Both companies make engines that power narrow-bodies, but have different design philosophies.
Why The Boeing 737NG Has Such An Exclusive Engine
The history behind the 737's relationship with the CFM56, and why dual-sourcing engines is becoming a thing of the past.
Why Can’t The Boeing 737 MAX Be Powered By Any Other Engine Type?
Why the 737 MAX uses only the LEAP-1B: Boeing’s design limits, certification rules, and engine geometry make any other powerplant impossible.
How Do Widebody & Narrowbody Engines Compare?
From transatlantic giants to agile short-haul jets, the heart of their missions lies in their engines.
Turkish Airlines Set For Showdown Talks With Boeing And CFM Over 737 MAX Order
The future of a 150-aircraft deal hangs in the balance as Turkish Airlines demands answers.
Why Can The Same Engine Power The Boeing 737 MAX & Airbus A320neo?
A closer look at the market dynamics of modern aircraft engines, and why this seemingly unusual similarity is more common than you realize.
GE Aerospace Earnings Skyrocket With High Demand For Commercial Engines & Services
GE Aerospace continues to see high demand for engine services and care.
Turkish Airlines Could Swap Boeing 737 MAX Order To Airbus Jets Over Engine Supply Talks
Turkish Airlines currently operates a total of 116 Boeing 737 family aircraft across four variants.
CFM56: Inside The Most Produced Commercial Jet Engine Ever Built
Over 32,000 of these jet engines have been produced.
What's The Next Commercial Aircraft After The Boeing 777X?
A look at everything we know about the Boeing 797, along with why it has not yet progressed beyond the drawing board.
This Is How Powerful The Boeing 737 MAX Is
Like most A320neos, the MAX is powered by the CFM International LEAP engines and enjoys high flying sales.
US Discontinues CFM LEAP-1C Engine Sales To COMAC
CFM LEAP-1C engines are the exclusive powerplant for the COMAC 919.
Will This Kill The C919? US Suspends Engine Sales To COMAC
On May 28th, the New York Times reported that the United States had suspended some sales to China of critical U.S. technologies. This is said to include sales related to jet engines for Chinese state-owned aerospace manufacturer COMAC.
CFM56 Vs Leap Engines: What Are The Key Differences?
How CFM's two most iconic engines perform differently, were developed in different historical contexts, and have faced differing reliability concerns.