CFM56: Inside The Most Produced Commercial Jet Engine Ever Built

CFM International is one of the largest aircraft manufacturers in the world. This company was developed as a joint venture between General Electric Aerospace and Safran Aircraft Engines, formerly known as Snecma. The joint venture is currently headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. Since it was founded in 1974, CFM International has delivered more than 37,500 engines to more than 570 operators around the world. Currently, it owns a nearly 40% market share in the industry, making it the world’s largest commercial aircraft engine manufacturer.