The incredible story behind the CFM56, the world's best-selling aircraft engine | Safran

To celebrate the +45 years of fruitful partnership between Safran Aircraft Engines (formely Snecma) and GE Aviation, discover the extraordinary story behind the CFM56, the best-selling engine in the history of aviation. From CFM International's first steps in 1969 (a joint venture between Safran and GE Aviation) to the birth of a best-seller, embark in a stunning technological odyssey and learn about the 4 pivotal moments of our CFM56 engine's history.

00:16 1969 - 1972: The beginnings
00:37 1973 - 1978: The rise of a newcomer
01:23 1979 - 1997: The ramp-up
03:28 1999 - 2019: Birth of a best-seller

With more than 33,000 delivered to date, CFM56 engines mainly power single-aisle commercial jets from Airbus and Boeing. The CFM56 has achieved the one billion flight hour milestone and transported 35 billion passengers around the world.

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