Engine delays remain a major issue to OEMs in 2019, with CFM announcing that it has fallen further behind at Boeing for LEAP-1B. This news comes shortly after Air Lease indicating that they expect delays at Pratt & Whitney for A320neos to continue to 2020, and Rolls-Royce announcing that it would not full update its Trent fleet with repairs before 2021.
CFM has now stabilized production of the LEAP-1A for the A320 family, producing 16-17 engines per week, recovering from a delay three months ago. For Boeing
, the program remains behind schedule, with an aim to deliver 30 LEAP 1-B engines by June. CFM is targeting the second quarter for being back on time in deliveries to Boeing.
Analysis
High technology aircraft engines are pushing the envelope of pressure and operating temperatures, requiring advanced materials, better coating, and more precise engineering of airfoils within an engine. Pushing the limits of technology has tested the supply chain, resulted in multiple redesigns and fixes on multiple engines, and been more difficult to ramp-up on a timely basis than prior programs.
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