Engines
IndiGo Orders 1,000 CFM Leap Engines for A320neos
Engine maker will help Indian carrier start its own MRO shop
IndiGo’s Airbus A320neo
The Leap 1A engines will power IndiGo’s fleet of 510 Airbus A320neos. CFM also agreed to help establish IndiGo’s new MRO facility. © Indigo

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.