Story by Greg L. Davis | 72nd Air Base Wing | 06.30.2017
The CFM International CFM56 engine is a high-bypass, two-shaft turbofan produced by an international consortium made-up of General Electric in the United States and Safran Aircraft Engines in France. The CFM56 is the worlds’ most widely used turbofan in commercial aviation. The CFM56 powers entire lines of commercial jets made by Airbus and Boeing to include the A3XX series and B737 family......