ACC Aviation facilitated the acquisition of a CFM56-7B engine by an engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) provider from a European operator. The transaction occurred through a competitive process amid ongoing global demand for the engine type and persistent supply constraints.
The CFM56-7B powers Boeing 737 Next-Generation aircraft and remains a key asset in the narrow-body market. Industry data indicates strong utilization rates for these engines, returning to pre-Covid levels, with shop visit forecasts showing 1,679 events in 2023 and around 1,575 annually through 2026. This reflects rebounding passenger traffic and high demand for CFM56 engines in both passenger and freighter operations, where they equip over 60% of A321 freighters.
Companies like APOC Aviation have also expanded their CFM56-7B holdings, recently purchasing five units to bolster their asset base for sales, leases, and exchanges. ACC Aviation, based in Dubai with contacts in the UK, provides consultancy services including acquisition strategies, market value assessments, and financing advice for airlines and engine operators.