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✈ In the competitive world of aircraft engines, three giants dominate: 1. General Electric: Leading the pack with a 55% market share, GE's dominance is strengthened by its partnership with French engine maker Safran through CFM International, which accounts for 39% of this share. Including CFM products, GE leads the aircraft engine market globally. GE alone holds 16%, powering a wide range of aircraft. 2. Pratt & Whitney: Holding a 26% share, P&W focuses on innovative solutions for narrow-body jets. P&W engines can be found on the Airbus A220, A320 family, and A330, as well as the Boeing 747-400, 767, and Embraer E-jets. 3. Rolls-Royce: With 18% of the market, RR excels in wide-body aircraft engines. The Airbus A330, A340, A350, and A380, as well as Boeing 777 and 787, all feature Rolls-Royce engines. 🌍✈️ #aviation

Good article in Aviation Week about the need to lower the costs of new commercial #aircraft programs. New aircraft have higher levels of oversight and therefore higher costs to develop. This level of oversight is reasonable a priori, but has it reached the point where it has created unintended consequences? From a safety perspective, would the Boeing Max crashes have occurred if Boeing was not working with a sixty year old airframe? Could a less costly regulatory regime reduce the enormous barriers to entry for new players that protects the Airbus and Boeing duopoly and the rents it generates at the expense of consumers? The safety culture and low cost miracle that is modern #aviation was built on innovation. If that grinds to a halt, we all suffer. The FAA and EASA need to strike the right balance here. https://lnkd.in/gr9yChyw

Good article in Aviation Week about the need to lower the costs of new commercial #aircraft programs. New aircraft have higher levels of oversight and therefore higher costs to develop. This level of oversight is reasonable a priori, but has it reached the point where it has created unintended consequences? From a safety perspective, would the Boeing Max crashes have occurred if Boeing was not working with a sixty year old airframe? Could a less costly regulatory regime reduce the enormous barriers to entry for new players that protects the Airbus and Boeing duopoly and the rents it generates at the expense of consumers? The safety culture and low cost miracle that is modern #aviation was built on innovation. If that grinds to a halt, we all suffer. The FAA and EASA need to strike the right balance here. https://lnkd.in/g3e9Ja96

Pratt and Whitney announced an issue with the powder metal used in the turbo fans. This has led to a grounding of many A320s across the globe. Recent developments suggest that Indigo are looking to damp lease 5 Boeing 737 Max (not to mention the problems with the Max series) to tide over. Indigo has a fair number of aircraft grounded. If Indigo did not have the scale it would have probably ended the same as Go Air. #aviationindustry #engineering #aviationengineering #airbus

Learn about the largest airliner ever built and one of the largest transport aircrafts in the world. Today's video showcases the precision, innovation, and sheer scale of operations that go into creating these marvels of engineering. Enjoy! #ALN #Aviation #AssemblyLine

5️⃣ Myths and Realities of #AircraftMaintenance In the aerospace industry, where precision and #safety are non-negotiable, it's crucial to separate myths from realities. Let's explore five common misconceptions about #aircraft maintenance and the truths behind them: 1️⃣: "Aircraft Maintenance Is All About Fixing Broken Parts" Reality: Maintenance is predominantly preventive. Regular inspections, predictive analytics, and thorough testing ensure issues are identified before they lead to system failures, minimizing downtime and enhancing safety. 2️⃣: "Modern Aircraft Require Less Maintenance Due to Advanced Technology" 🔹 Reality: While technology has optimized certain processes, it has also introduced new complexities. Modern aircraft are equipped with advanced avionics, sophisticated software, and composite materials that demand specialized expertise and continuous monitoring. 3️⃣: "Scheduled Maintenance Can Be Skipped if the Aircraft Appears to Be Operating Well" 🔹 Reality: Scheduled maintenance is legally mandated and essential for safe operations. Skipping it can lead to undetected wear and tear, potentially compromising safety and leading to costly repairs or grounding. 4️⃣: "Only Large Airlines Require Advanced Maintenance Programs" 🔹 Reality: All aircraft, regardless of their operator's size, require comprehensive maintenance programs. Smaller operators often benefit even more from tailored maintenance strategies to optimize operational efficiency and extend aircraft lifespan. 5️⃣: "Outsourcing Maintenance Lowers Quality" 🔹 Reality: Outsourcing to certified #MRO providers like #JASTeam enhances quality. These providers bring specialized expertise, economies of scale, and state-of-the-art technology to the table, ensuring maintenance is performed to the highest standards. At JAS – Jet Aircraft Services, we are committed to excellence in every aspect of Aircraft Maintenance. Our deep industry expertise ensures that we debunk myths and deliver the realities that keep aircraft in peak condition, every time. #TakingYouFurther #WeAreAviation #AeronauticalEngineering #Aviation #AviationLovers #Avgeek

The average age of a commercial aircraft is around 20 years, depending on the operator. The actual design of that aircraft could be twice that age. Transport aircraft OEMs have largely relied on derivative aircraft designs for new models (see 737 MAX), due to the massive cost of designing a clean-sheet aircraft. Experts estimate this cost can soar as high as $50 billion. Rethinking our regulatory process could reduce the magnitude of this undertaking and enable more innovative designs to go to market. https://lnkd.in/exaSUbUT

GKN Aerospace has signed a decade-long agreement with Safran Aircraft Engines to expand its support for the LEAP engines. The contract covers new shafts and spare part production for the Leap 1A variant for the Airbus A320neo aircraft, with the expectation to produce similar components for the LEAP 1B for the Boeing 737-MAX aircraft in the future. Through this contract GKN will support Safran with its significant future demand and will start up new Shaft production at GKN Aerospace’s global centre of excellence in Kongsberg, Norway. The first shafts are expected to be delivered from GKN Norway to Paris in the second half of 2024. GKN Aerospace and Safran have worked together closely for more than 35 years, with long-term partnerships in place for the industry-leading CFM56 and GE90 engines, as well as on the next-generation RISE technology development program. Alexander Andersson, senior vice president of GKN Aerospace’s Engines business, said: “This is a significant agreement and another important milestone in our partnership with Safran. The LEAP is at the forefront of the industry and we are proud to increase our presence on the engine today, while continuing to explore new technology development for the next-generation RISE engine.” Dominique Dupuy, senior vice president, purchasing for Safran Aircraft Engines, said: “We are satisfied with our partnership with GKN, which began several decades ago and continues with the manufacture of rotating parts for the LEAP programmes.” https://lnkd.in/dvMXfdv5 #maintenance #engines #aircraft #LEAP #spareparts #production #aviationindustry

The purpose of flight testing is to identify & correct flaws in newly designed #aircraft before they enter regularly scheduled service, so in that regard, this setback for Boeing ‘s 777X program is hardly exceptional & in the long term likely will be viewed as a hiccup common to aircraft launches. Unfortunately for (Mc)Boeing, this flaw for a component it designed & however long it takes to correct it (months, perhaps longer) could not come at a worse time given how late (at least 4-years) the 777X program already is. Not to mention yet another PR “black eye” for a company that already has more (mostly self-inflicted) black eyes to overcome than most companies could possibly recover from. Or of course, yet another costly delay #shareholders face - but that’s an altogether different discussion since shareholders are hardly blameless in the brand destruction that has taken place in the post-1998 McDonnell Douglas merger era at beleaguered (Mc)Boeing. Fortunately for (Mc)Boeing, it has a virtual monopoly in the #manufacturing of the largest capacity wide-body jumbo jets the world’s leading #airlines require for long haul flights into congested #airports whose runways cannot easily be expanded such as London Heathrow, New York JFK, Los Angeles International & other global #cities, so it can get away with a many years’ delay in a new aircraft program with little reason to fear a loss of orders to a (non-existing) competitor. A textbook case illustrating why monopolies are toxic for virtually everyone - except the monopolist, of course. Needless to say, with time & as noted, little reason to fear a substantial loss of orders with no other similarly large capacity aircraft offered by its nominal “competitor” in the world’s commercial aircraft duopoly, Airbus , once a “fix” is identified & implemented, the 777X should enter service in…? (the company has yet to offer guidance about what, if any, further delay is to be expected…perhaps Emirates President Sir Tim Clark will have something to say on that in the near future 😉). #airlinesandairplanes #airtravel #aviation #aerospace #aerospaceengineering #aerospaceindustry #avgeek #aircraftleasing #aircraftmanagement #assets #assetfinance #finance #investors #investing #business #businessnews

Airbus and Boeing are two of the world's largest aerospace manufacturers, each with a long history and a significant impact on the commercial aviation industry. Here's a brief comparison focusing on key aspects of their commercial operations: Company Background Airbus is a European multinational aerospace corporation, established in 1970, with its headquarters in Toulouse, France. It was created as a consortium of aerospace manufacturers to compete with American companies, including Boeing. Boeing is an American multinational corporation, founded in 1916 by William Boeing, with its headquarters in Arlington, Virginia. It is one of the oldest and largest aerospace manufacturers and has been a leading provider of commercial airplanes, defense, and space systems. Product Range Airbus offers a wide range of commercial aircraft, from the single-aisle A220 and A320 families, popular for short to medium-haul flights, to the wide-body A330, A350, and the now-discontinued A380, the world’s largest passenger airliner, for long-haul flights. Boeing also offers a diverse lineup, including the single-aisle 737 MAX, and wide-body models such as the 787 Dreamliner, 777, and the iconic 747 jumbo jet, which is being phased out of production. Market Share and Orders The market share between Airbus and Boeing fluctuates based on aircraft orders and deliveries. Both companies compete closely, with Airbus often leading in single-aisle aircraft sales (A320 family vs. 737 MAX) and Boeing historically strong in the wide-body segment (777, 787 vs. A350, A330). Order books for both companies are filled years in advance, reflecting the long-term planning required in the aviation industry. Innovation and Sustainability Airbus and Boeing are heavily investing in research and development to make air travel more sustainable. This includes efforts to develop more fuel-efficient aircraft, exploring alternative fuels, and investing in electric and hydrogen propulsion technologies. Airbus aims to bring the first zero-emission commercial aircraft to market by 2035, with its ZEROe project exploring hydrogen as a primary power source. Boeing is focusing on improving fuel efficiency and reducing emissions through aerodynamic designs, advanced materials, and more efficient engines.