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Machine Shops for CFM LEAP Engine

Find AS9100 & ITAR certified machine shops qualified to supply components for the LEAP program.

Prime Contractor

CFM International (GE/Safran)

Production Location

Multiple GE and Safran facilities worldwide

Status

3,000+ engines/year production

Required Certs

AS9100D, NADCAP

Program Overview

The CFM LEAP is the best-selling jet engine in aviation history, powering the Boeing 737 MAX, Airbus A320neo, and COMAC C919. With over 3,000 engines delivered annually, this program has enormous supply chain requirements.

Additional Prime Contractors

Safran Aircraft Engines

Machined Component Categories

Fan & LPC

Fan blades, fan case, low-pressure compressor

Ti-6Al-4VCarbon fiber composite

High-Pressure Compressor

Blisks, disks, and HPC cases

Ti-6Al-4VInconel 718

Combustor & HPT

CMC shrouds, nozzle guide vanes, turbine components

CMCInconel 718René alloys

Primary Materials

Ti-6Al-4VInconel 718René 65CMC materials

Required Certifications

AS9100DNADCAP

Preferred:

CFM ApprovedGE ApprovedSafran Approved

How to Become a LEAP Supplier

  1. 1

    Obtain Required Certifications

    AS9100D certification and other required certifications are mandatory before pursuing program work.

  2. 2

    Register in Supplier Portal

    Register through CFM International (GE/Safran)'s supplier portal and relevant procurement networks (e.g., Exostar).

    Visit supplier portal
  3. 3

    Respond to RFQs

    Monitor procurement opportunities and submit competitive quotes that demonstrate your capabilities and capacity.

  4. 4

    Complete Qualification

    Pass supplier qualification audits and first article inspections before receiving production orders.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many LEAP engines are produced annually?

CFM produces over 3,000 LEAP engines per year, making it the highest-volume jet engine program. This creates substantial demand for precision machined components across the supply chain.

What makes LEAP machining different from other engines?

LEAP's high production volume requires suppliers capable of consistent, high-rate delivery. The engine also uses CMC (Ceramic Matrix Composite) components that require specialized machining capabilities.

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Program Requirements

Certifications
2 required
Materials
4 types
Component Categories
3

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Qualified Machine Shops

AS9100 & ITAR certified manufacturers capable of LEAP program work