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IndiGo has ordered more than 1,000 of CFM International’s Leap 1A engines to power its fleet of 510 Airbus A320neos. The Indian carrier signed a memorandum of understanding with the Safran/GE joint venture at the Farnborough International Airshow on Monday, representing the largest-ever order for the turbofans.
Under the terms of the deal, CFM has agreed to help establish IndiGo’s new maintenance, repair, and overhaul facility. The engine maker will also provide spare parts and a commitment to support high dispatch reliability.
IndiGo has operated aircraft with CFM engines for 10 years, having begun with A320ceo twinjets powered by CFM56-5B engines in 2016. In 2019, the carrier ordered its first A320/321neos.
“As IndiGo embarks on its next phase of growth towards becoming a truly global airline, we are delighted to extend our long-standing partnership with CFM International for the engines powering future deliveries of our Airbus A320/321neo Family aircraft fleet,” commented Willie Walsh, IndiGo’s CEO designate. “The Leap engine’s industry-leading proven reliability makes it the ideal choice to support our scale, operational resilience, and sustainability ambitions. This partnership reinforces our commitment to providing safe, reliable, and efficient travel across an ever-expanding network in India and around the world.”
In another deal announced on Monday, leasing group Jackson Square Aviation selected Leap 1As for some previously ordered A320neos.