Allegiant places US$270m order for CFM56-5B engines

Las Vegas-based Allegiant has announced its selection of CFM International CFM56-5B engines to power 12 new Airbus A320ceo (current engine option) aircraft. The engine order is valued at US$270m at list price, including spare engines. The aircraft order was announced on July 29, with the aircraft expected to enter service between 2017 and 2018. Allegiant has operated CFM-powered aircraft since 2013 and currently has a fleet of 31 CFM56-5B-powered A319/A320 aircraft in service. This order brings the airline’s total CFM-powered fleet to 77 Airbus aircraft, either in service or on order.