CFM Materials

What CFM Materials does

CFM Materials, LP is a US-based, private limited partnership that operates as the world's largest provider of used serviceable material (USM) for CFM56 and LEAP commercial jet engines. The company is structured as a 50/50 joint venture between GE Aviation and Safran Aircraft Engines, formed in 2010 to consolidate legacy operations tracing back to Turbine Parts International (founded 1988) and GE Aviation Materials. It supports the global CFM56 installed base—30,000+ engines powering 550+ operators worldwide—and is extending into the next-generation LEAP-1A/1B/1C platforms selected for the A320neo, 737 MAX, and COMAC C919.

The core technology stack is the physical USM supply chain: parts are sourced from engine teardowns, surplus manifests, and consignment programs, then repaired, tested, and certified to TRUEngine, ISO 9001, and ASA-100 standards. The product portfolio includes individual CFM56-5B, -7B, -3, -5A, and -5C components, LEAP components, plus service offerings—Shop Visit Support, Engine Trading and Leasing, Material Services Agreements, Used Material Purchase, Module Purchase and Sale, Inventory Management, Consignment Programs, and LRU Support. The company maintains five global facilities: headquarters and warehouse near DFW Airport (Texas), a European warehouse in Amsterdam, an Asia-Pacific warehouse in Singapore, and sales offices in Cardiff (Wales) and Hamburg (Germany).

The revenue model is a hybrid of transactional and recurring streams. One-time parts sales from the CFM56 and LEAP inventories represent the core revenue base. Whole-engine and aircraft trading and leasing (first leased 2017; 50th aircraft purchased in 2025) add higher-value transactions. Material Services Agreements function as long-term, subscription-style commitments with MRO and airline customers, while consignment programs and module exchanges create embedded relationships with the major MRO and OEM service providers. Distribution is entirely direct-to-enterprise, with no disclosed public pricing, reflecting a sales-led B2B motion targeting MRO networks, airlines, lessors, manufacturers, and the US Air Force.

Name

CFM Materials

Legal name

CFM Materials, LP

Website

https://cfmmaterials.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

CFM Materials, LP is a 50/50 GE Aviation–Safran Aircraft Engines joint venture and the world's largest provider of used serviceable material for CFM56 and LEAP jet engines, serving MRO networks, airlines, lessors, manufacturers, and the US Air Force through global warehouses and sales offices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Aftermarket Parts and MRO Services

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413), Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641)

SIC

Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728), Aircraft Engines & Engine Parts (3724)

akta.pro primary industry

Parts Distribution & Spares Management (Aftermarket) (IMABALAK)

Keywords

• Used serviceable material
• Aircraft engine parts
• Engine trading leasing
• MRO parts supply
• Aviation material solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Used Serviceable Material Sales: Direct sales of repaired, tested and certified CFM56 and LEAP used parts from inventory. Parts are in-stock and ready to ship for shop visit support.
2. Engine Trading & Leasing: Serviceable CFM56-5B/7B engine trading and leasing to meet customer demand. First engine leased through SES in 2017.
3. Material Services Agreement: Long-term commitment contracts to support shop visit used material demand for customers.
4. Used Material Purchase: Purchase of extensive used material from CFM56 engine manifest or surplus list.
5. Module Purchase & Sale: Major or minor serviceable CFM56-5B/7B modules sold or exchanged with non-serviceable assets.
6. Inventory Management: Repair or set management including customer's own material to improve Turn Around Time.
7. Consignment Programs: Programs to maximize materials' value by offering exposure to every major MRO and OEM service providers.
8. LRU Support: Full QEC or QEC components, LRU sale and buy-back services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CFM Materials LP supplies used serviceable material (USM) for CFM56 and LEAP jet engines, including repaired, tested, and certified parts delivered from the world's largest CFM56 USM inventory. The company also provides engine trading and leasing, module and LRU exchange, consignment programs, material services agreements, shop visit support, and inventory management to airlines, MRO networks, lessors, and manufacturers worldwide.

Product overview

CFM Materials LP is the world's largest provider of used serviceable material for CFM56 and LEAP jet engine components. As a 50/50 joint venture between GE and Safran Aircraft Engines, the company operates as a specialized parts and services provider rather than an original equipment manufacturer. Their product portfolio centers on CFM56 engine variants (including the -5B, -7B, -3, -5A, and -5C models) and LEAP engines (LEAP-1A, -1B, -1C), supporting aircraft such as the Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737 series, and COMAC C919. Complementing the engine lineup are service offerings including Shop Visit Support, Engine Trading & Leasing, Material Services Agreements, Used Material Purchase, Module Purchase & Sale, Inventory Management, Consignment Programs, and LRU Support, all designed to support MRO networks, airlines, lessors, and manufacturers worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Shop Visit Support
• Engine Trading & Leasing
• Material Services Agreement
• Used Material Purchase
• Module Purchase & Sale
• Inventory Management
• Consignment Programs
• LRU Support
• Used CFM56 and LEAP Parts Inventory

Quantifiable outcome

• 30,000+ CFM56 engines delivered to date
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• CFM InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCFM Materials sells surplus inventories for CFM International and provides inventory for its parent companies' MRO networks. The overall support extends to the next-generation LEAP integrated propulsion system selected for 737 MAX and A320neo. CFM Materials is the world's largest provider of used serviceable components for CFM International engines.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• AerFin: AerFin is a direct competitor specializing in used serviceable material (USM) for CFM56, LEAP, and other commercial engine platforms, offering engine trading, leasing, and parts distribution to airlines, MROs, and lessors globally. Highly comparable in product offering, customer base, and engine-platform focus to CFM Materials.
• GA Telesis: GA Telesis is a global aviation aftermarket solutions provider offering USM, engine leasing, component repair, and MRO services with a comparable multi-product platform serving airlines, MROs, and OEMs. Its USM and engine leasing divisions compete head-to-head with CFM Materials' offerings.
• Willis Lease Finance: Willis Lease Finance is a leading engine leasing company that also manages USM and parts portfolios for CFM56, LEAP, and other commercial engines. Comparable to CFM Materials' engine trading and leasing business and its servicing of airlines and lessors.

Broad incumbents

• GE Aerospace (CFM International): GE Aerospace, through its 50/50 CFM International JV with Safran, is the OEM of CFM56 and LEAP engines and the parent of CFM Materials. It is a broad incumbent that controls OEM parts pricing, service programs, and surplus inventory feeding CFM Materials.
• Safran Aircraft Engines: Safran Aircraft Engines is the 50/50 JV partner in CFM International and parent of CFM Materials. As the OEM of CFM56 and LEAP engines, it operates a broad aftermarket portfolio including OEM parts and MRO services that interact directly with CFM Materials' USM business.
• Lufthansa Technik: Lufthansa Technik is one of the world's largest MRO providers, offering engine services, component repair, and parts distribution for commercial aircraft including CFM56 and LEAP. It is a broad incumbent that competes in the same customer wallet and operates its own USM programs.
• StandardAero: StandardAero is a major independent MRO provider with engine services across CFM56, LEAP, and other platforms, plus component repair and parts capabilities. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the aviation aftermarket with overlapping USM and MRO service offerings.
• AFI KLM E&M: AFI KLM E&M is the MRO division of Air France-KLM, providing engine MRO (including CFM56), component support, and parts services to global airlines. Comparable broad incumbent with USM and aftermarket capabilities relevant to CFM Materials.

Regional players

• ST Engineering (ST Aerospace): ST Engineering's aerospace division provides heavy engine MRO and component services for commercial platforms across Asia-Pacific. Comparable regional MRO and parts player with overlapping CFM56/LEAP service offerings, particularly relevant given CFM Materials' Asia-Pacific warehouse in Singapore.

Emerging players

• Magnetic MRO: Magnetic MRO is a European-based MRO provider offering engine services, component MRO, and parts support with growing presence in commercial aviation. Comparable as an emerging player intersecting CFM Materials' MRO and parts customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cfmmaterials

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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