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+
Operators worldwide
1.3+
Billion flight hours logged
34K+
CFM56 engines delivered
99.9%
Departure reliability rate
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 Next-Generation 737 Family
Focus on freighters applications
Freighter conversions
480 narrow-body freighters are powered by CFM56 engines, and 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