Francisco Villoria

Based in Grand Prairie, Texas, the CFM Materials, LP joint venture of GE and Safran is the world’s largest provider of used serviceable components for CFM International engines – which power such aircraft as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 commercial jetliners, as well as the Boeing KC-135R aerial tanker operated by the U.S. Air Force. In addition to its core operation, the company also sells surplus inventories for CFM International and provides inventory for its parent companies’ MRO (maintenance, repair and overhaul) network around the world. CFM Materials, LP has a global presence with warehouse facilities located in Grand Prairie, Texas, Amsterdam and Singapore; along with sales offices in Brussels, Belgium, Singapore and Cardiff, Wales. This overall support will extend to the next-generation LEAP-X integrated propulsion system that has been selected for the 737 MAX and A320neo. Customers of CFM Materials, LP include MRO’s and major airlines worldwide. The company became operational in May 2010, with its main campus located in Grand Prairie – which also is home to facilities for Safran Power Units, Safran Electronics and Defense, SMA Engines and Safran Helicopter Engines.