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IndiGo and CFM sign MOU paving the way to a record agreement for 1,000+ LEAP-1A engines

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  • IndiGo signed an MoU with CFM International for over 1,000 LEAP-1A engines to power 510 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft.
  • This agreement represents the largest single order ever placed for LEAP engines & sets a new record for CFM International.
  • The deal includes support for establishing IndiGo's upcoming engine MRO facility & a long-term material services agreement for spare parts & operational support.
  • Willie Walsh, IndiGo's Chief Executive Officer Designate, highlighted the partnership as crucial for the airline's global growth & operational resilience.
  • IndiGo has been a CFM customer for 10 years, transitioning from CFM56-5B engines to the LEAP-1A fleet starting in 2019.
  • H. Lawrence Culp, Jr., CEO of GE Aerospace, noted LEAP engines deliver twice the time on wing in harsh environments & cited GE's manufacturing presence in Pune.
  • Olivier Andriès, CEO of Safran, emphasized India's strategic importance as CFM's third-largest market & the company's commitment to local LEAP production.
  • Safran recently inaugurated a 45,000-square-meter LEAP MRO center with a capacity for 300 shop visits annually.
  • CFM is upgrading the LEAP fleet with a high-pressure turbine durability kit & a reverse bleed system to extend time on wing & reduce maintenance.
  • IndiGo currently operates a fleet of over 430 aircraft, serves 140+ destinations, & carried 123 million customers in FY26.