CFM International (CFM)

Farnborough International Airshow: CFM in the news!  From major #CFMLEAP engine orders and commitments to Open Fan advancements toward a future flight test demonstration, as well as Federal Aviation Administration and EASA - European Union Aviation Safety Agency certification of durability kits for LEAP-1B engines, Farnborough International Airshow 2026 was a milestone event for CFM.  Find out about the media coverage highlighting these key announcements. 📰  Read here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dPhnEv9g #FIA2026

1,749 LEAP engines orders and commitments! ✈️ 🇬🇧 What an incredible outcome for Farnborough International Airshow 2026. This milestone demonstrates the ongoing trust global operators place in the #CFMLEAP family.  This trust is a huge responsibility for us: we must continue supporting our customers to maximize engine availability while lowering the total cost of ownership Thank you to all our customers, partners, and teams who made this edition of Farnborough a success! #CFMInternational #FIA2026 #Farnborough #CFMLEAP

And that’s a wrap for Farnborough International Airshow 2026! 🇬🇧 ✈️ From new agreements to meaningful conversations, Farnborough has once again been a key moment to connect with our customers and partners across the aviation industry. Thank you to all our customers, partners and teams who made this edition of Farnborough a success! #CFMInternational #FIA2026 #Farnborough

[#PressRelease] Jet2 plc confirms CFM LEAP-1A engines for all its Airbus A321neo aircraft UK leisure travel group Jet2.com and Jet2holidays plc has selected CFM #LEAP-1A engines to power 54 additional Airbus A321neo aircraft. This selection, which includes a long-term maintenance service agreement, confirms LEAP engines across Jet2’s entire A321neo fleet, bringing its total to 146 powered aircraft alongside nine leased aircraft. Building on a partnership of more than 20 years, this agreement marks a key milestone in supporting Jet2’s ongoing growth strategy. Steve Heapy, Chief Executive Officer of Jet2 plc, said: “We are pleased to strengthen our long-standing relationship with CFM, which has been a key partner in our ongoing growth. With all our new aircraft now confirmed with LEAP engines, we are fully committed to CFM to provide the best customer experience.” Gaël Méheust, President and Chief Executive Officer of CFM International (CFM), added: “We are proud that Jet2 plc continues to choose CFM as their engine partner. It is a partnership built on trust and performance, and we are fully committed to supporting Jet2’s operations for the years to come.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/euvbXZPy

Behind every flight, there is a shared journey built on trust, dedication, and care. ✈️ For five decades and across 1.5 billion flight hours logged by #CFM56 and #CFMLEAP engines, our commitment has been simple: standing by your side through every headwind and every success. From engineering design to test cells, and from on-wing maintenance to takeoff, caring for our customers’ operations  is at the heart of our DNA and everything we do. That care drives us today as we continuously expand our global MRO ecosystem, building the capacity needed to keep your fleets flying safely every single day. And it inspires our vision for tomorrow as we accelerate the #CFMRISE program, pioneering breakthrough propulsion technologies that will pave the way for the next generation of narrowbody aircraft. From today to tomorrow, wherever you fly, we’ll be with you. #CFMInternational #FIA2026 #MRO #RISEprogram

Air Seychelles selects #CFMLEAP engines to power its new #A321XLR aircraft. At Farnborough International Airshow, Air Seychelles announced its selection of the CFM LEAP-1A engine to power two new Airbus A321XLR aircraft as part of its fleet expansion plans. CFM International (CFM) is delighted that Air Seychelles has once again placed its trust in the LEAP engine family. The airline already operates two Airbus A320neo aircraft powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines. Gaël Méheust, President & CEO of CFM International, said “We are grateful to Air Seychelles and the Government of Seychelles for placing their trust in CFM and selecting the A321XLR powered by our engines. This means a lot to us, as we understand that air transportation is also a vital public service that connects people across your country and beyond." Sandy Benoiton, CEO of Air Seychelles, said “We are pleased to expand our relationship with CFM and continue building on the strong partnership we have developed over the years. The LEAP-1A engine offers the efficiency, reliability, and performance we need to support our growth strategy and operate our new A321XLR aircraft successfully.” This decision underscores Air Seychelles’ confidence in the LEAP engine family, which provides a 15% reduction in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. We are proud to support Air Seychelles in this new chapter and look forward to powering its future long-range operations with the A321XLR.

Halfway through Farnborough International Airshow! 🇬🇧 ✈️   Another day of inspiring discussions and customers’ meeting. As the #CFMLEAP engine approaches its 10th anniversary with over 100 million flight hours logged, supporting operators through an unprecedented ramp-up remains our top priority. Today Florence Minisclou shares insights into CFM’s commitment to support our customers’ operations worldwide. Between expanding production capacity with a new assembly line in Casablanca and deploying continuous engine upgrades, like the HPT durability kit and RBS, CFM International (CFM) is fully focused on addressing customers objectives in terms of reliability and cost of ownership. #CFMInternational #FIA2026 #Farnborough #CFMLEAP

One step closer to the Open Fan flight test! At Farnborough International Airshow, Gaël Méheust, Olivier Andriès, and Larry Culp unveiled the new livery design of the #A380 flight lab which will support the #CFMRISE Open Fan flight test campaign by the end of the decade. They highlighted the strong collaboration between Airbus and CFM International (CFM) to continue to advance Open Fan technologies for the next generation narrowbody aircraft. (Re)live the unveiling and discover the Open Fan model under the A380 wing.

It’s day 2 at Farnborough International Airshow! ✈️ 🇬🇧 Another day of conversations, insights and connections with the aviation industry . As the #CFMLEAP fleet continues to grow worldwide, supporting customers means building an #MRO ecosystem capable of keeping pace with their needs. Today, Nicolas Potier shares a few key messages about CFM’s open MRO ecosystem. Between continued investments in maintenance capabilities and an expanding network of LEAP Premier MRO partners, CFM is strengthening its global support network to help operators keep their fleets flying with one goal: zero AOG (Aircraft-On-Ground). From discussions on the show floor to the teams working behind the scenes, every conversation at Farnborough reflects the collaboration and innovation driving the aviation of today and tomorrow. Stay tuned! #CFMInternational #FIA2026 #Farnborough

Airbus and CFM International (CFM) unveil the new #A380 Flight Lab livery for the #CFMRISE Open Fan program.   At Farnborough International Airshow, Airbus and CFM International (CFM) showcased the new livery design of the A380 flight lab which will support the #CFMRISE Open Fan flight test campaign by the end of the decade.   Flight tests are expected to confirm the technology readiness of Open Fan for future commercial aviation applications, part of CFM’s comprehensive RISE technology demonstration program. Open Fan is a jet engine design that removes the traditional casing, allowing for a larger fan size with less drag to improve durability and fuel efficiency.   Engineering teams from Airbus and CFM International (CFM) are actively advancing aircraft and engine integration, recently completing the first conceptual flight test design review.   As the program moves closer to flight testing, collaboration between Airbus and CFM International (CFM) remains key to bringing this breakthrough technology from concept to reality.