The fewer, thinner blades will enhance the engines airflow and make for a lighter, more efficient fan that will help with the GE9Xs overall performance and fuel burn." Modern jet engines feature ...

"Our country is one of five in the world to have full-cycle jet engine production. One of the most critical components is the turbine blade, which operates at extremely high speeds and temperatures.

Big picture: We see a large-scale, highly engineered version of the razor-and-blade business model in the aircraft engine market. The result is high visibility into decades of revenue and profit ...

Switching costs in jet engines are strongly associated with aftermarket service—the blades in the razor-and-blade model. Most airplanes are powered by only one type of engine. Those that offer a ...