ACC Aviation has supported the successful acquisition of a CFM56-7B engine from a European operator on behalf of an engine MRO, underscoring continued strong demand for narrowbody powerplants as operators and maintenance providers navigate ongoing supply chain pressures.

The transaction involved multiple stakeholders across the aviation and engine trading sectors and was facilitated through a competitive market process. ACC Aviation originated and introduced the opportunity, while supporting the parties through the technical, commercial and delivery phases of the acquisition.

The deal reflects sustained market demand for CFM56-7B engines, widely used on the Boeing 737 Next Generation family, as airlines, lessors and MRO providers continue to seek near-term engine availability against a backdrop of constrained maintenance capacity and extended turnaround times.

Tristan Brouard, Associate Director at ACC Aviation, said successful acquisition processes depend on more than pricing alone.

“In competitive acquisition processes, successful outcomes are driven by access, positioning, market understanding, and execution discipline, not solely by price,” said Brouard. “Our role is to help structure opportunities effectively from the outset and guide transactions through to completion.”

Founded in 2002, ACC Aviation provides aviation consultancy, ACMI leasing and charter services through an international office network spanning Europe, the Middle East, Africa, North America and Asia. The company continues to support airlines, MROs, lessors and investors across engine sourcing, technical advisory, remarketing and aviation asset strategy services.