Airlines · Sunday, 19 July 2026
Jet engine maker CFM to invest $2 billion to speed repairs
CFM International is investing $2 billion over five years to accelerate engine maintenance and reduce industry-wide aircraft groundings.
TL;DR
The investment by GE Aerospace and Safran aims to improve supplier deliveries, increase spare parts inventory, and speed up shop visits for engines currently experiencing durability issues. The move addresses a critical bottleneck that has forced airlines to ground aircraft, directly impacting global fleet availability.
Reuters18 Jul, 16:52 BST
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