CFM56
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 1974
Total Production : 26,690
CFM International is a 50/50 joint venture between French Snecma Moteurs and American General Electric. The CFM56 family of engines, CFM International main product, is named after General Electric's CF6 and Snecma's M56 engines. The CFM56 engines have been designed to power short-, medium-, and long-range commercial and military aircraft since the first CFM56-1 entered service in 1974. These single-stage turbofans are currently available ranging from 18,500 to 34,000 pounds of thrust and four fan sizes. More than 25,000 CFM56 engines have been delivered to more than 350 customers all over the world.
| Model | Status | Year | Produced |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFM56-2 | Active | 1982 | ? |
| CFM56-3 | Active | 1984 | ? |
| CFM56-5A | Active | 1988 | ? |
| CFM56-5C | Active | 1993 | 432 |
| CFM56-5B | Active | 1994 | 9,316 |
| CFM56-7 | Active | 1997 | 10,254 |
CFM56-2
Group : Turbofan Engines
Status : Active
Also Known As : CFM56-2A, F108
Origin : 
France, 
United States of America
Contractor : CFM International
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 1982
Total Production : ?
The CFM56-2 engine entered service in 1982 gaining outstanding recognition in the military market with the F108 US military designation. This engine was selected to power the E-3, KE-3A, E-6A, KC-135R, RC-135 and C-135FR military aircraft. It receives leverage from the F101 engine core design. The single-stage CFM56-2 turbofan is rated at 22,000 to 24,000 pounds of thrust and features a low emission combustor and low noise characteristics compared to CFM56-1.
Operators
| Country | Status | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | Active | ? | |
| United States of America | Active | ? |
Specifications
| Notes | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Fan Diameter | 1,730 millimeter | |
| Length | 2.4 meter | |
| Mass | ||
| Dry Weight | 2,186 kilogram | |
| Thrust | 24,000 pound | |
CFM56-3
Group : Turbofan Engines
Status : Active
Also Known As : CFM56-3C
Origin : France, United States of America
Contractor : CFM International
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 1984
Total Production : ?
The CFM56-3 engine entered service in 1984 providing a thrust range between 18,500 and 23,500 pounds. It is more reliable than its predecessors and it has been optimized for operation in severe inclement weather. The CFM56-3 is the sole engine powering the Boeing 737-300, -400 and -500 family. CFM International shipped the last CFM56-3 engine in December 1999.
Operators
| Country | Status | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
 Nigeria | Active | ? | CFM56-3C engines powering Virgin Nigeria fleet of Boeing 737-300s |
 United Kingdom | Active | ? | |
| United States of America | Active | ? |
Specifications
| Notes | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Fan Diameter | 1,520 millimeter | |
| Length | 2.4 meter | |
| Mass | ||
| Dry Weight | 1,950 kilogram | |
| Thrust | 23,500 pound | |
CFM56-5A
Group : Turbofan Engines
Status : Active
Origin : France, United States of America
Contractor : CFM International
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 1988
Total Production : ?
The CFM56-5A turbofan operates at lower temperatures than its predecessors and incorporates advanced materials. It thrust ranges from 22,000 to 26,500 pounds and entered service in 1988. The Airbus A320 and A319 airliners are powered by two CFM56-5A engines.
CFM56-5C
Group : Turbofan Engines
Status : Active
Also Known As : CFM56-5C/P, CFM56-5C4/P
Origin : France, United States of America
Contractor : CFM International
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 1993
Total Production : 432
Rated between 31,200 and 34,000 pounds of thrust the CFM56-5C is the most powerful engine of the CFM56 family. It incorporates a second generation Full Authority Digital Electronic Control (FADEC), noise attenuation improvements, and increased climb thrust. The CFM56-5C powers the four-engine Airbus A340 long range airliner and entered service in 1993. It is perfectly tailored for all A340 variants including A340-300E which is powered by four CFM56-5C4/P engines.
Operators
| Country | Status | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
 Argentina | Active | 24 | Engines powering Aerolineas Argentinas 4 A340-200s 2 A340-300 (24 engines) |
 Bahrain | Active | 36 | Engines powering Gulf Air's 9 A340-300s (36 engines) |
 Belgium | Active | 16 | Engines powering Sabena 4 A340-300s (16 engines) |
 Chile | Active | 44 | Engines powering LAN Ailrines 11 A340-300s (44 engines) |
 China | Active | 20 | Engines powering Cathay Pacific 5 A340-300s (20 engines) |
 Finland | Active | 12 | Engines powering Finnair 3 A340-300Es (12 engines) |
| France | Active | 4 | Engines powering Air Tahiti Nui 1 A340-300 (4 engines) |
 Germany | Active | 96 | Engines powering Lufthansa 24 A340-300s (96 engines) |
 Greece | Active | 16 | Engines powering Olympic Airways 4 A340-300s (16 engines) |
 Jordan | Active | ? | |
 Mauritius | Active | 12 | Engines powering Air Mauritius 3 A340-300Es (12 engines) |
 South Africa | Active | ? | |
 Spain | Active | 56 | Engines powering Iberia 14 A340-300s (56 engines) |
 Switzerland | Active | 52 | Engines powering SWISS 13 A340-300s (52 engines) |
 Taiwan | Active | 28 | Aircraft ordered by China Airlines 7 A340-300s (28 engines) |
 Turkiye | Active | 8 | Engines powering Turkish Airlines 2 A340-300s (8 engines) |
| United States of America | Active | 8 | Engines powering Virgin Atlantic 2 A340-300s (8 engines) |
Specifications
| Notes | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Fan Diameter | 1,840 millimeter | |
| Length | 2.6 meter | |
| Mass | ||
| Dry Weight | 3,990 kilogram | |
| Thrust | 34,000 pound | |
CFM56-5B
Group : Turbofan Engines
Status : Active
Also Known As : CFM56-5B/3, CFM56-5B4/P, CFM56-5B6/P, CFM56-5B7/P, CFM56-5B9/P
Origin : France, United States of America
Contractor : CFM International
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 1994
Total Production : 9,316
Unitary Cost : USD $10.0 million
The CFM56-5B provides between 22,000 and 33,000 pounds of thrust, features the highest fan pressure ratio in the CFM56 family of engines, and is the first commercial engine to use ultra-low emissions combustor. The twin-engine Airbus A318, A319, A320 and A321 are powered by CFM56-5B engines. The first -5B turbofan entered service in 1994 powering an Airbus A321 passenger airplane. CFM56-5B provides enhanced durability and low maintenance costs. It averages nearly 16,000 hours on wing prior to initial shop visit, and more than 10,000 hours after overhaul.
On 13 June 2005, Malaysia's AirAsia low-fare carrier ordered 120 plus 9 spares CFM-56-5B engines to power its fleet of Airbus A320-200 (60+40 options) jetliners. The engines purchase order was valued at $750 million.
On 26 August 2005, Chinese carrier Shenzhen Airlines signed a contract worth $60 million with CFM International to power three Airbus A320 and two A319 airplanes with CFM56-5B engines.
In November 2001 Swiss operator ComLux selected CFM56-5B engines to power three A318 Elite aircraft plus additional three on option. The engines were valued at $36 million.
On 28 November 2005, Chinese carrier East Star Airlines singed a letter of intent for the purchase of 10 Airbus A320 airplanes. CFM International CFM56-5B engine was selected to power these aircraft which were scheduled for delivery between 2009 through 2010.
In December 2005 Brazilian carrier TAM selected CFM International CFM56-5B engine to power 25 Airbus A320 family aircraft. These aircraft were scheduled for delivery between 2007 and 2010. This selection came along with a 15-year maintenance, overhaul and repair contract with General Electric in support of the same engines.
On 23 February 2006, Mumbai-based carrier GoAir signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for 10 A320 family aircraft plus 10 options. On April 18, 2006 the Indian carrier announced the CFM56-5B engine selection with deliveries starting by mid-2007. The engine contract for the firm aircraft was valued at $120 million.
On March 23, 2006, CIT Group Inc. placed an order for CFM56-5B engines along with spares to power 12 Airbus A320 airplanes in 2007. The engines were valued at $165 million.
On May 11, 2006, low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines placed an order for CFM56-5B engines to power six Airbus A320s scheduled to be delivered between 2008 and 2010. The engine contract was valued at $75 million.
On 7 September 2006, Ireland-based AerVenture announced the CFM56-5B engine selection to power its newest 30 Airbus A320/A319 aircraft fleet ordered by the company in late 2005. The engine contract was valued at $360 million.
On October 11, 2006, California-based Willis Lease Finance Corporation and CFM International announced a purchase agreement on 45 CFM56-5B and CFM-56-7B spare engines worth $540 million. Engine deliveries were scheduled to begin in 2007 and continue through 2011. The contract included an option for an additional 30 engines.
Operators
| Country | Status | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
 Austria | Active | 14 | Engines powering NIKI's Airbus A319s; JetAlliance 1 ACJs and 5 A318 Elites (12 engines); Stumpf Group 1 A319 (2 engines) |
 Azerbaijan | Active | 8 | Engines powering AZAL fleet of 4 A319s (8 engines) |
| Bahrain | Active | 30 | Engines powering Gulf Air's 15 A320s (30 engines) |
 Brazil | Active | 50 | |
| Chile | Active | 200 | Engines powering LAN fleet of 70 A320s (140 engines); LATAM 30 A320s (60 engines) |
| China | Active | 628 | Engines powering BAA Jet Management Airbus ACJ/A319 (2 - CFM56-5B7/P engine); C Jet Limited (1 ACJ); Spring Airlines' fleet of 46 A320s (92); China Southern's 20 A320s (40 engines); China Eastern Airlines 30 A320s (60 engines); Air China 20 A320s and 6 A319s (52 engines); Hainan Airlines' 42 A320s and 8 A319s (100 engines); Tibet Airlines fleet of 3 A319s (6 engines); Shenzhen Airlines fleet of 10 A320s (20 engines); ICBC's fleet of 22 A320s (44 engines); Juneyao Airlines 5 A321s (10 engines); China Aircraft Leasing Company fleet of 45 A320s (90 engines); undiscloed customer 3 A319s (6 engines); Qingdao Airlines 10 A320s (20 engines); Loong Air 11 A320ceos (24 enignes) |
 Colombia | Active | ? | Engines powering Avianca's A319s and A320s; AviancaTaca fleet of 18 A320s (36 engines) |
 Croatia | Active | 8 | Engines powering Croatia Airlines four A319s |
 Czechia | Active | 4 | Engines powering Czech government fleet of two A319 ACJs (4 engines) |
 Denmark | Active | 2 | Engines powering Atlantic Airways' A319 jet |
 Egypt | Active | 12 | Engines powering Air Cairo 6 A318s (12 engines) |
| France | Active | 18 | Engines powering Aigle Azur 1 A319 (2 engines); undisclosed multinational 5 A318 Elites (10 engines); Air France 3 A318s (6 engines) |
| Germany | Active | 210 | Engines powering Hamburg International 16 A319s (32 engines); Lufthansa 84 A319/A320/A321 (168 engines); Germania 5 A319s (10 engines); |
 India | Active | 126 | Engines powering Indian Airlines fleet of 43 A320s (86 engines); GoAir fleet of 20 A320s (40 engines) |
 Indonesia | Active | 150 | Engines powering Garuda Indonesia fleet of 15 A320s (30 engines); Lion Air fleet of 60 A320s (120 engines) |
 Ireland | Active | 110 | Engines ordered by AWAS to power 55 A320s (110 engines) |
 Italy | Active | 140 | Engines powering Air One fleet of 30 A320s (60 engines) |
 Japan | Active | 14 | Engines powering Star Flyer's fleet of 2 A320 (4 engines); ANA fleet of 5 A320s (10 engines) |
 Kuwait | Active | 20 | Engines powering Jazeera Airways' 10 A320s (20 engines) |
 Laos | Active | 4 | Engines ordered to power Lao Airlines' two A320s (4 engines) |
 Libya | Active | 14 | Engines powering Libyan Airlines' seven A320s |
 Malaysia | Active | 201 | Engines powering AirAsia fleet of A320s (201) |
 Mexico | Active | ? | Engines powering Interjet A320s (CFM56-5B4/P) |
 Namibia | Active | 4 | Engines powering Air Namibia fleet of two A319s (4 engines) |
 Pakistan | Active | 28 | Engines powering AirBlue fleet of 14 A320s (28 engines) |
 Peru | Active | 30 | Engines powering Viva Air fleet of 15 A320s (30 engines) |
 Philippines | Active | ? | Engines powering Cebu Pacific A320s |
 Qatar | Active | 16 | Engines powering Qatar Airways fleet of eight A320s (16 engines) |
 Russia | Active | 78 | Engines powering A320s ordered by S7 Group/Airlines; Ural Airlines 7 (14 engines); Aeroflot 12 A321s (24 engines); UTair fleet of 20 A321s (40 engines) |
 Saudi Arabia | Active | 104 | Engines powering Saudi Arabian Airlines' fleet of 10 A320 aircraft leased from GECAS beginning in 2010 (20 engines) and 22 new A320s ordered in December 2007 (44 engines); National Air Services fleet of 20 A320s (40 engines) |
 Singapore | Active | ? | Engines powering Singapore Aircraft Leasing Enterprise (SALE)/BOC Aviation Airbus A320 fleet (+20 engines) |
| Spain | Active | 60 | Engines powering Iberia's fleet of 30 A320s (60 engines) |
| Switzerland | Active | 16 | Engines powering Comlux five A318 Elites, one A320 VIP, one ACJ321 and one A319 ACJ (16 engines) |
 Tunisia | Active | 28 | Engines powering Tunisair 10 A320s (20 engines) 1 A319 (2 engines); Syphax Airlines 3 A320s (6 engines) |
 United Arab Emirates | Active | 132 | Engines powering Al Jaber Aviation's A318 Elite (2 aircraft powered by CFM56-5B9/P engines), DAE 20 A320s (40 engines); Air Arabia 44 A320s (88 engines) |
| United Kingdom | Active | 618 | Engines powering easyJet's 227 A319s and 68 A320 (590 engines); British Airways two A318s (4 engines); Thomas Cook 12 A321s (24 engines) |
| United States of America | Active | 760 | Engines powering Skybus Airlines' 65 A319s (130 engines); Aviation Capital Group's 25 A320s (50 engines); CIT Aerospace's 55 A320s (110 engines); GECAS' 60 A320s (120 engines); Virgin America's 30 A320s (60 engines); ALC 20 A320s (40 engines); American Airlines fleet of A319s; Delta Airlines fleet of 112 A321s (224 engines); private owner 1 A319 (2 engines); Allegiant Air fleet of 12 A320ceos (24 engines) |
 Uzbekistan | Active | 12 | Engines powering Uzbekistan Airways' six A320s |
 Vietnam | Active | 72 | Engines powering VietJetAir 36 A320ceos (72 engines) |
Specifications
| Notes | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Fan Diameter | 1,730 millimeter | |
| Length | 2.6 meter | |
| Mass | ||
| Dry Weight | 2,381 kilogram | |
| Thrust | 33,000 pound | |
CFM56-7
Group : Turbofan Engines
Status : Active
Also Known As : CFM56-7B, CFM56-7B Evolution (2011 version), CFM56-7BE (CFM56-7B Evolution)
Origin : France, United States of America
Contractor : CFM International
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 1997
Total Production : 10,254
Unitary Cost : USD $11.0 million
The CFM56-7 is the latest member of successful CFM56 family of engines. It has a dual annular combustor for low emissions capability and reduced fuel burn through advanced thermodynamic cycle. Its thrust ranges between 18,500 and 27,300 pounds. The CFM56-7 engines provide next generation Boeing 737 aircraft higher levels of reliability, lower fuel consumption, higher thrust and lower maintenance costs than its predecessor the CFM56-3 engine. The first -7 model entered service in 1997 powering a Boeing 737-700. More than 3,000 CFM56-7 engines have been ordered to power the next generation Boeing 737 (-600, -700, -800 and -900) and Boeing business jet as well as 737-based modern military aircraft such as the 737 AEW&C, C-40 Clipper and 737 MMA aircraft.
In early February 2005, CFM International received two important contracts from two carriers Japan Airlines (JAL) and SpiceJet of India. The JAL contract worth $360 million was linked to the purchase of 30 firm order Next-Generation Boeing 737 with options on 10 more jets. The second contract came from India's newest start-up, low-cost carrier SpiceJet which ordered 10 firm order 737-800s with option on 10 more. The 20 firm order engines were valued at $120 million. Both carriers will take delivery of their firsts CFM56-7B powered aircraft in 2006.
Ryanair selected the CFM International CFM56-7 engine to power 70 Boeing 737-800s with options on 70 additional aircraft in February 2005. The firm engine order for approximately 140 engines was valued at $900 million.
On 14 June 2005, CFM International was awarded purchase orders for up to 120 CFM56-7B engines to power 10 B737-800s ordered by Jet Airways; 20 B737s ordered by GECAS; and another 20 B737-700s/-800s ordered by ILFC. The 120 engines estimated value was $600 million.
In June 2005, ILFC placed an order for 20 CFM56-7B-powered Boeing 737-700s/-800s. The engine were valued at $240 million. Jet Airways also purchased 10 Boeing 737-800s powered by the same engine with the engine order valued at $120 million.
On 16 June 2005, Spanish carrier Air Europa ordered 18 Boeing 737-800s plus 12 aircraft options powered by CFM56-7B engines. The engines order was valued at $220 million.
On 29 March 2006 General Electric Commercial Aviation Services (GECAS) placed an order with Boeing for 30 firm and 30 option Boeing Next-Generation 737 valued approximately at $4 billion. The firm aircraft were set to be delivered to GECAS between 2008 through 2010. This contract included the Boeing 737-900ER and 737-800 models powered by CFM56-7B engines valued at $400 million.
On October 11, 2006, California-based Willis Lease Finance Corporation and CFM International announced a purchase agreement on 45 CFM56-5B and CFM-56-7B spare engines worth $540 million. Engine deliveries were scheduled to begin in 2007 and continue through 2011. The contract included an option for an additional 30 engines.
Operators
| Country | Status | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
 Afghanistan | Active | 8 | |
 Algeria | Active | 4 | Engines powering Air Algerie fleet of 2 Boeing 737-700C (4 engines) |
 Angola | Active | 8 | |
| Argentina | Active | 12 | |
 Australia | Active | 20 | Engines powering Virgin Blue's fleet of 50 Boeing 737s (100 engines) |
| Austria | Active | 8 | |
| Brazil | Active | ? | |
| China | Active | 94 | Engines powering Air China fleet of 7 737s (14 engines); Okay Airways 4 737-800s, 6 737-900ERs (20 engines); 9 Air 20 737s (40 engines); Minsheng fleet of 10 737-800s (20 engines) |
| Egypt | Active | ? | |
| India | Active | 20 | Engines ordered by Jet Airways; SpiceJet fleet of 10 737-800s (20 engines) |
| Indonesia | Active | ? | Engines powering Lion Air fleet of 29 Boeing 737-900ER (58 engines); Sriwijaya Air fleet of two 737-900ERs (4 engines) |
| Ireland | Active | ? | Engines powering Avolon fleet of 10 Boeing 737-800 (20 engines); Ryanair fleet of 175 737s (350 engines) |
| Japan | Active | ? | Engines powering Japan Transocean Air fleet of 12 737-800s (24 engines) |
| Kuwait | Active | 12 | Engines powering ALAFCO Boeing 737-(800?) fleet (6 airplanes with CFM56-7B) |
| Malaysia | Active | 90 | Engines powering Malaysia Airlines' 45 Boeing 737-800s (90 CFM56-7B engines) |
 Mongolia | Active | 4 | Engines powering MIAT Mongolian two 737-800s (4 engines) |
 Netherlands | Active | ? | Engines powering KLM's Boeing 737-800 aircraft fleet; transavia.com fleet of Next-Generation 737s |
 Norway | Active | 77 | Engines ordered by Norwegian Air Shuttle to power 37 737-800s (74 engines) |
| Russia | Active | 80 | Engines ordered by UTair to power 33 737-800s and 7 737-900ERs (80 engines) |
| Singapore | Active | 80 | Engines powering BOC Aviation fleet of 40 737-800s (80 engines) |
| Spain | Active | ? | Engines powering Futura International Airways' Boeing 737-900ERs |
 Thailand | Active | 16 | Engines powering NOK Air fleet of 8 737-800s (16 engines) |
| Turkiye | Active | ? | |
| United Arab Emirates | Active | 262 | Engines powering DAE Capital's fleet of 70 Next-Generation 737s (140 CFM56-7B engines); Flydubai's 61 Boeing 737-800s (122 CFM56-7BE engines) |
| United Kingdom | Active | 20 | Engines powering Standard Chartered Bank fleet of 10 Boeing 737-800s (20 engines) |
| United States of America | Active | 1,102 | Engines powering US Navy's P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft (108 airplanes 216 engines); GECAS' 65 Boeing 737-800s (130 CFM56-7B engines); ALC 14 B737-800s (28 engines); Delta Air Lines' 100 737-900ERs (200 CFM56-7BE engines); United Airlines fleet of 50 737-900ERs (100 CFM56-7B engines); Alaska Airlines fleet of 43 Boeing 737-900ERs, 35 737-700s (156 engines); Southwest Airlines fleet of 33 Boeing 737-800s, 79 737-700s (224 engines); Continental Airlines fleet of 24 737-900ERs (48 engines) |
Specifications
| Notes | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Fan Diameter | 1,550 millimeter | |
| Length | 2.5 meter | |
| Mass | ||
| Dry Weight | 2,366 kilogram | |
| Thrust | 27,300 pound | |
News
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MEDELLIN, Colombia — Viva Air and CFM International have finalized the airline’s selection of CFM engines to power its new fleet of Airbus A320 aircraft.
Atlanta, 11th May 2017 – Atlanta, Georgia (U.S.)-based Delta Air Lines has placed an incremental order for 30 firm A321ceo aircraft.
Airbus has delivered the first-ever A321neo. The latest generation aircraft powered by CFM International’s LEAP-1A engines was handed over to U.
CFM International Inc., Cincinnati, Ohio, has been awarded an estimated $1,969,320,231 fixed-price with economic-price-adjustment, requirements contract for F108 replenishment spare parts.
Las Vegas, Nevada-based Allegiant Travel Company has signed a purchase agreement for 12 Airbus A320ceo (current engine option) aircraft.
FARNBOROUGH — 13 July 2016 — Hong Kong-based China Aircraft Leasing Company (CALC) has announced its selection of CFM International CFM56-5B engines to power 20 firm and
FARNBOROUGH — 12 July 2016 — AWAS today announced that is has chosen CFM International’s CFM56-5B engine to power 10 new Airbus A320ceo (current engine option).
FARNBOROUGH — 11 July 2016 — Standard Chartered Bank today announced that it has ordered CFM International’s CFM56-7B engine to power 10 Boeing Next-Generation 737-800 aircraft
Atlanta, Georgia (U.S.) – based Delta Air Lines has placed an order for 37 A321ceo aircraft. This order follows previous Delta orders for the Current Engine Option version
Expands total A321ceo fleet to 82 aircraft. WEST CHESTER, Ohio — 29 April 2016 — Delta Air Lines today announced that is has selected CFM International’s CFM56-5B engine
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Notes
State Latest Known holdings/Original Procurement
Com - Date of Commissioning
Decom - Date of Decommissioning
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