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CFM Ebanga describes Middle East as “most demanding market”

CFM (Stand 1160) is planning on passing the 2,000-engine order mark this year by the time the Dubai Airshow ends, CEO Jean-Paul Ebanga said here on Monday morning. At that time, the GE-Snecma joint venture had received 1,912 orders since January 1st. This included a vast majority (1,225) of Leap turbofans.

“The Middle East market is the most demanding in the world,” Ebanga emphasized. He referred to the harsh environment, with sand and high temperatures, and intense utilization. “One low-cost operator here flies up to 15 legs a day with its aircraft,” he said. At the other end of the spectrum, CFM has some VIP operators, with aircraft such as ACJs and BBJs, in the region.

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