CFM International (CFM) has recently concluded various agreements with American Airlines (American), sealing the deal for LEAP-1B engines to propel the airline's Boeing 737 MAX 8 and MAX 10 fleet. These agreements encompass the purchase of spare engines and include a new 20-year service agreement, covering both existing and upcoming LEAP-1B engines in American's fleet.
Devon May, Chief Financial Officer at American Airlines stated: “We're very pleased to partner with CFM to service our entire Boeing 737 MAX fleet with newer, more efficient engines so we can continue to deliver the best network and record-setting operational reliability for our customers.”
Highlighting American Airlines' commitment to fleet modernisation, May added, “Over the past decade, we have invested heavily to modernise and simplify our fleet, which is the largest and youngest among U.S. network carriers.”
Beyond the 737 MAX family, American Airlines currently operates 303 CFM-powered Boeing 737 Next-Generation aircraft.
The advanced CFM LEAP-engine family boasts 15% to 20% better fuel consumption, lower CO2 emissions, and a substantial reduction in noise compared to previous-generation engines. Since its introduction in 2016, the LEAP engine has enabled CFM customers to reduce CO2 emissions by more than 32 million tonnes.
