New CFM56 Blades Promise Increased Durability

New CFM HPT blade

The new HPT blade.

Credit: GE Aerospace
CFM International is rolling out an upgraded CFM56 high-pressure turbine (HPT) blade that the company expects to improve durability in a fleet that still has years of overhauls and service life ahead. The new blades, which can be installed on all CFM56-5B and -7B versions, include increased wall...
Sean Broderick

Senior Air Transport & Safety Editor Sean Broderick covers aviation safety, MRO, and the airline business from Aviation Week Network's Washington, D.C. office.

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