Avolon Orders 100 CFM LEAP-1A Engines for 50 Airbus A320neos at Dubai Airshow
The move advances the lessor’s plan for roughly 15% lower fuel burn versus prior-generation engines.
Overview
- The firm purchase equips Avolon’s upcoming Airbus A320neo family aircraft with LEAP-1A powerplants.
- The companies announced the deal at Dubai Airshow 2025 and emphasized their long-standing supplier partnership.
- Avolon currently manages 99 LEAP-powered A320neo family jets and holds firm commitments for 163 additional LEAP-1A powered aircraft.
- CFM reports delivery of more than 4,000 LEAP engines to date and describes the program’s ramp as the fastest in commercial aviation.
- LEAP-1A technology, including composite fan blades and ceramic matrix composites, is promoted as cutting fuel burn and CO2 by about 15% versus the CFM56.