The CFM56 engine family
The world’s best selling jet engine
CFM56
Legendary power
Since its introduction in the 1980s, the CFM56 engine product line has continued to serve as the industry benchmark for single-aisle commercial jet engines in terms of reliability, fuel efficiency, time on wing, and overall cost of ownership.
Key figures about the CFM56 Family
600+
Customers worldwide
1.3+
Billion flight hours logged
34K+
CFM56 engines delivered
99.9%
Departure reliability rate
14k+
Aircrafts in service
CFM56 Applications
With a thrust range from 18,500 to 32,000 pounds, the CFM56 family powers the Airbus A320ceo and the Boeing Next-Generation 737 families of aircraft.
Airbus A320ceo family
Boeing 737 Next-generation Family
Focus on freighters applications
Freighter conversions
480 narrow-body freighters are powered by CFM56 engines, and (b) 60%+ of A321 freighters are powered by CFM56 engines.
Reliability and durability
CFM-powered cargo operations benefit from the industry-leading reliability and durability that the engines provide, along with high performance retention, resulting in lower fuel-related operating costs, longer time on wing and lower maintenance costs. There are more than 1,000 available CFM56 repair processes with commonality across CFM56-5B and -7B engines, which increases the availability of used serviceable material. In addition, there are more than 40 licensed CFM56 MRO shops globally.
A 737-800 freighter
CFM56 Press & Stories
Paving the way for performance and technological excellence.
