American Airlines (American) and CFM International, a 50/50 joint venture between GE Aerospace and Safran Aircraft Engines, have announced that American’s future deliveries of Airbus A321neo aircraft will continue to be powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines. The engines will be fitted to A321neo aircraft ordered by the airline two years ago.
As part of the expanded partnership, CFM International will continue to provide long-term maintenance support for the carrier’s LEAP-1A engines in the years ahead. American currently operates 84 A321neo and five A321XLR aircraft, with a further 120 A321neo and 35 A321XLR aircraft on order through to 2032, all powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines. The airline also holds options to purchase 116 additional A320neo-family aircraft from Airbus, which, if exercised, will likewise be equipped with LEAP-1A engines.
“We are proud to be under wing powering American’s modernised fleet and appreciate their continued trust,” said H. Lawrence Culp, Jr., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at GE Aerospace. “We are committed to delivering best-in-class LEAP engines to support the growth of American’s network as they serve more destinations for their customers.”
