Avolon, a leading global aviation finance company, today announced an order for 150 LEAP-1A engines to power 75 new Airbus A320neo family aircraft. The agreement also includes purchase rights for 150 additional LEAP-1A engines.
“These engines will power our order book of A320neo family aircraft and put us in an excellent position to service our customer’s narrowbody requirements out to 2030 and beyond,” said Andy Cronin, CEO of Avolon. “Engine innovation has been one of the key tools to lower emissions and support the industry’s decarbonisation journey. We are delighted to continue our strong partnership with CFM International and excited about leveraging their engines to support the transition of our fleet to more fuel-efficient technology.”
Avolon, which has been a CFM customer since its launch in 2010, has a portfolio of 323 CFM-powered aircraft, including CFM56 and LEAP, as well as 180 aircraft powered by LEAP engines on order.
“Avolon and CFM have built a fantastic partnership and we are honored by the continued trust this order shows,” said Gaël Méheust, president and CEO of CFM International. “We are proud of the part we have played in Avolon’s growth and success. Our promise now is to continue providing the world-class products and support on which they and their customers rely every day.”
The CFM LEAP engine family delivers 15 to 20 percent lower fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, as well as a significant improvement in noise, compared to previous generation engines. With more than 3,300 LEAP-powered aircraft in service, the engine has allowed CFM customers to avoid 35 million tons of CO2 emissions.* The engine has been the most successful new product introduction in CFM’s 50-year history, with the fastest ramp-up of engine flight hours ever in the industry – surpassing 50 million hours in just eight years.
*Compared to same flights powered by CFM56 engine.
About CFM International
A 50/50 joint venture between GE Aerospace and Safran Aircraft Engines, CFM International has redefined international cooperation and helped change the course of commercial aviation since its founding in 1974. Today, CFM is the world’s leading supplier of commercial aircraft engines with a product line that sets the industry standard for efficiency, reliability, durability, and optimized cost of ownership. CFM produces the LEAP family of engines and supports LEAP and CFM56 fleets for operators worldwide. www.cfmaeroengines.com
SOURCE: CFM International
PHOTO CAPTION: Left: Jean-Paul Alary, CEO, Safran Aircraft Engines Right: Andy Cronin, CEO, Avolon
