CFM56-5B engines to power Delta's 37 A321ceo aircraft order

Delta Air Lines has selected CFM International’s CFM56-5B engine to power 37 additional A321ceo (current engine option) aircraft ordered earlier today and scheduled to begin delivery in 2017. The order also includes a five-year Material Support Agreement (MSA) for the CFM56-5B/-7B engines in the Delta fleet. These A321 will join the other 126 CFM-powered A319 and A320 aircraft Delta current operates. The airline recently took delivery of its first Airbus A321 and is using the aircraft to gradually replace less-efficient domestic aircraft that are being retired from its fleet.