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Engine investor poll: CFM stays on top

01 October 2006

Financing and investing in engines are common features on a bank's to-do list. Airfinance Journal finds out which of these assets hold the most appeal

Read more: Engines; CFM; General Electric; International Aero Engines

While the industry continues to spring a different surprise almost every day, readers can at least find consistency in the Airfinance Journal Engine Investors' Poll. CFM International has retained its top position for a third year, with the CFM56-7B for 737 aircraft named investors' favourite. The company dominated the top 10, taking second, fourth and eight places.

CFM's triumph could almost be a fait accompli. The 737-generation of aircraft is the most popular and as the CFM56-7B is the sole engine, its top position is almost guaranteed, for the time being. 

Airfinance Journal surveyed a range of engine investors by mail and at the Financing and Investing in Engines Day in London on September 19. Only a few banks and leasing companies are active in engine finance, which meant that survey participants include 15 of the largest engine leasing companies and banks. Their responses were surprisingly positive.

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