Airbus Weighs Modified CFM56-5 Upgrade Options
By Guy Norris
Airbus says it is “remains to be convinced” about the potential fuel burn savings on the A320 of the latest -BE upgrade version of the CFM56 engine currently in flight test for the Boeing 737.
As a result, the airframer is discussing a potentially modified upgrade package, including discrete elements of the -BE aimed more directly at maintenance savings ...
