Gulf Air expands LEAP-1A engine services deal with CFM International

Gulf Air has renewed and expanded its long-term services agreement with CFM International for the support of its LEAP-1A engines powering the airline’s Airbus A320neo family fleet. The updated deal, signed as part of the airline’s ongoing fleet modernisation, covers 29 A320neo aircraft and includes the purchase of additional spare engines.

The comprehensive agreement provides Gulf Air with full maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services as well as access to spare parts, ensuring continued operational reliability and efficiency across its narrow-body fleet.

“We are delighted to strengthen our partnership with CFM, who have been a key partner of our growth since our first CFM engine operations in the 1990s”, said Dr. Jeffrey Goh, Chief Executive Officer of Gulf Air Group. “This agreement will enable us to secure MRO capacity for our fleet and maintain our growth.”

Gulf Air currently operates a mixed Airbus A320 fleet, comprising eight A320ceo aircraft powered by CFM56-5B engines and twenty A320neo-family aircraft equipped with LEAP-1A engines. An additional nine A320neo aircraft remain on order, all of which are expected to benefit from the extended support framework.

CFM International, a 50/50 joint venture between GE Aerospace and Safran Aircraft Engines, is responsible for producing and supporting the LEAP engine family, as well as the widely used CFM56. The company operates a global MRO ecosystem, incorporating GE and Safran maintenance shops, CFM Premier MRO providers and a network of third-party facilities to support airlines worldwide.

Founded in 1974, CFM International has played a pivotal role in shaping the commercial aviation industry through its commitment to international collaboration and cutting-edge propulsion technology.