Following certification earlier this month, the first Airbus A340-300 powered by the CFM56-5C/P has been delivered to Swiss International Airlines. South African Airways is on schedule to take ...

Airbus is preparing to begin flight-testing the new CFM International CFM56-5C/P engine for the A340-300 Enhanced model before year-end, following the recent launch order from South African Airways.

A CFM56-5C engine powering a Lufthansa operated A340 aircraft has become the first of the engine type to pass the 100,000 flight hour threshold. The engine became operational at Lufthansa Passage in ...

FAA issued an emergency airworthiness directive on CFM International CFM56-5C engines concerning a report of a "significant engine fuel leak" under the thrust reverser cowls at the fuel manifold level ...

Emirates will begin operating eight leased four-engine A340s in 2004. Today's letter of intent, with a potential value of more than $200 million over the life of the agreement, covers the initial ...

CFM International is one of the largest aircraft manufacturers in the world. This company was developed as a joint venture between General Electric Aerospace and Safran Aircraft Engines, formerly ...

EASA issued (02-Sep-2014) a revised airworthiness directive covering A340-200/-300 aircraft, after fatigue and damage tolerant tests of CFM56-5C engine thrust reverser (T/R), discovered cracks on the ...

CFM International and Gulf Air have marked the 10th anniversary of the introduction of CFM56 engines into the airline's fleet. CFM International is a joint venture company between General Electric and ...

Gulf Air has placed a US$270 million order for CFM56-5B engines to power 15 new Airbus A320 family aircraft scheduled for delivery between late 2009 and 2013, and signed a 10-year OnPoint Solution ...