The CFM International CFM56 (U.S. military designation F108) series is a Franco-American family of high-bypass turbofan aircraft engines made by CFM International (CFMI), with a thrust range of …

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 …

With nearly 33,000 engines delivered to some 600 commercial and military operators around the globe, CFM International’s CFM56 product line powers the world’s most successful aircraft, including the …

Aug 24, 2025 · The CFM56’s integration into Boeing platforms helped both companies achieve historic levels of production and global reach. As new engines slowly begin to replace the CFM56 engine …

Aug 24, 2025 · The CFM56 engine is not just the best-selling jet engine in history —it is the engine that built the modern era of commercial aviation. By powering both the Boeing 737 and the Airbus A320, …

Designed, developed and produced by CFM International, the CFM56 engine powers single-aisle commercial jetliners from Airbus (A320 family) and Boeing (737 family), as well as various military …

Feb 11, 2026 · Aircraft and engine leasing company Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) has established an industry-first programme developed in collaboration with CFM International (CFM) …

The CFM56 engine family comprises five different models covering the thrust classes from 18,500 to 34,000 pounds. CFM56 engines are used in the twin-engine Airbus A320 family, in the first …

Aug 1, 2025 · The CFM56-5B is a high-bypass turbofan engine specifically designed for the Airbus A320 family of aircraft. As part of the CFM56 series, it represents one of the most successful commercial …

The CFM56-5A was the original engine on the A320, which gave the CFM56 a market lead over the V.2500 series. The first engines were -5A series powerplants that went into service in 1987, and …