China Eastern Airlines has selected CFM International LEAP-1A engines to power 101 new Airbus A320neo-family aircraft, alongside spare engines and a long-term services agreement.
The agreement was marked by a signing ceremony at the ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai.
“CFM LEAP engines are helping us build one of the most modern fleets in the industry, and we are pleased to strengthen that relationship with this latest agreement,” said Xiaoqun He, Executive Vice-President of China Eastern Airlines.
He added that engine reliability and fuel efficiency, together with dependable support and services, were essential to an airline’s success, making CFM a natural partner.
The new fleet will comprise A320neo, A321neo and A321XLR aircraft. China Eastern already operates 215 A320neo and A321neo aircraft powered by LEAP-1A engines.
The airline also operates Boeing 737 MAX aircraft powered by LEAP-1B engines and COMAC C919 aircraft equipped with LEAP-1C engines.
In addition, China Eastern has more than 380 aircraft powered by CFM56 engines, including Airbus A320ceo and Boeing 737NG family aircraft.
