CFM wins sole engine deal with China for C919

CFM, a 50/50 joint company between Snecma (SAFRAN Group) and General Electric Company, is the world’s largest commercial aircraft engine manufacturer.  In 2008, the two companies renewed the partnership to the year 2040.  

COMAC has forecasted a global market for more than 2,000 C919 aircraft over the 20 years following entry into service. The Middle East is among its targets for the single aisle aircraft

COMAC has opted for a complete Integrated Propulsion System (IPS) for the C919.  CFM will provide the engine, provisionally called the LEAP-X1C, and, in partnership with Nexcelle, will provide the nacelle and thrust reverser to deliver a complete IPS solution to COMAC.  Nexcelle is a 50/50 joint venture between GE’s Middle River Aircraft Systems and SAFRAN Group’s Aircelle the two companies launched in 2008.