Originally Posted by
etudiant
Afaik, the MAX engine, the CFM 56, is the largest export earner in the French industry, so the fate of the MAX is of keen interest to France.
Does anyone here have any French connections which could add a little informed perspective on the situation?
https://www.safran-group.com/media/s...raded-20190905
The 737 MAX engine is LEAP 1B
Upgraded 2019 revenue and recurring operating income outlook. Based on an assumption of return to service for Boeing 737MAX in Q4, free cash flow to recurring operating income is expected to be in the range 50% to 55%
LEAP program
The ramp-up of LEAP production continues. LEAP deliveries almost doubled in H1 2019 to 861 engines compared with 438 engines in H1 2018. CFM International plans to manufacture around 1,800 LEAP engines in 2019 and will adapt its LEAP-1B delivery plan depending on Boeing's orders.
- LEAP-1A: 44 airlines are operating 454 aircraft powered by LEAP-1A engines totalling over 3.3 million flight hours so far.
- LEAP-1B: 54 airlines were operating 389 aircraft powered by LEAP-1B engines totalling over 1.7 million flight hours until March 13, 2019.