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CFM International has started assembling the third version of the Leap-series turbofan engine family as initial test results on the first variant have “thrilled” company officials. Assembly of the ...

The testing launches a two-year program that will culminate in engine certification in 2016 and entry into commercial service on the Boeing 737 MAX airplane in 2017. The LEAP-1B engine, which is the ...

CFM is planning to move the first core for Leap X testing into a test cell at its Evandale, Ohio facility on 15 May in preparation to start the first set of tests in June. The core comprises a ...

NEW DELHI: European aerospace major Airbus and CFM International, a 50/50 joint company between GE and Safran Aircraft Engines, are collaborating to flight test CFM’s next-gen open fan engine ...

The LEAP-1B engine began flight tests on a modified 747-100 flying test bed in late April. Jet engine builder CFM International and Boeing Commercial Airplanes are expressing confidence and ...

The CFM RISE engine is being tested on an Airbus A380 propulsion demonstrator. Credit: Airbus PARIS–Aero-engine joint venture CFM International has completed over 100 tests toward its RISE future ...

There are a variety of reasons why commercial airlines want more and more fuel-efficient aircraft. First, airlines are aiming to meet their publicly stated sustainability goals. Second, carriers have ...

PARIS (Reuters) - CFM International, the world's largest maker of jet engines by number of units sold, said on Wednesday that testing of a new powerplant for the next generation of narrowbody ...

CFM International (Villaroche, France) reported on June 18 that it has initiated ground testing of the first LEAP-1B engine at Snecma (Safran) facilities in Villaroche. The testing launches a two-year ...

CFM International (Melun, France) started the flight testing of the LEAP-1B engine on April 29 on a modified 747 flying test bed at GE Aviation Flight Test Operations in Victorville, CA. The testing ...