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| CFM International plans to invest $2 billion over five years to speed engine repairs and ease maintenance delays across the aviation industry. |
CFM to Invest $2 Billion to Speed Jet Engine Repairs
FARNBOROUGH, England — July 18, 2026
Jet engine manufacturer CFM International will invest $2 billion over the next five years to accelerate engine repairs and reduce maintenance delays that have disrupted airlines worldwide.
The company, jointly owned by GE Aerospace and Safran, said the investment will improve repair capacity, strengthen spare parts inventories and help suppliers increase deliveries. The move aims to ease industry bottlenecks caused by unexpected wear in newer fuel-efficient jet engines.
CFM said it currently has a "near-zero" level of engine-related aircraft groundings. The company also announced approval for a durability upgrade to its LEAP-1B engines used on the Boeing 737 MAX and reaffirmed its target of increasing engine deliveries by 15% this year.
Industry sources also said India's IndiGo is expected to finalize an order for CFM engines and a maintenance agreement, while talks with Turkish Airlines over engine support for its Boeing 737 MAX order remain unresolved.
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