Qatar Airways places US$4 billion Leap-1A engine order

Qatar Airways has ordered CFM International LEAP-1A engines to power its new fleet of 50 Airbus A321neo family aircraft. In addition, the national airline of the State of Qatar has also signed with CFM a Rate-Per-Flight-Hour (RPFH) support agreement to cover its entire fleet of LEAP-1A engines, including spares, for a combined total value of US$4 billion at list price.

Qatar Airways has been a CFM customer since 2015 and currently operates a fleet of eight CFM56-5B-powered A320ceo family aircraft. The first LEAP-1A-powered A321neo is scheduled to be delivered in 2020.