Published August 6, 2020Conducted July 29, 2020
CFM International: 37 Years Selling Aircraft Engines
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Why is this interview interesting?
- History of the CFM International JV
- How responsibilities are divided between Safran and GE for building CFM engines
- How airframers choose an engine manufacturer for new platforms
- What airlines and lessors care about when selecting engines
- Competition between PW GTF and CFM56 & LEAP
- How engines are priced and sold
- Evolution of power-by-the-hour and time and material pricing
- Benefits of CFM's open aftermarket network
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