Air France-KLM confirms CFM LEAP-1A engines to power 100 new Airbus A320-family jets

Subsequent to last December’s order for a combination of 100 Airbus A320neo and A321neo aircraft, Air France KLM have announced that the CFM International LEAP-1A engine will be used to power the aircraft and has placed an order for 200 units, concluding exclusive negotiations which began in April of this year. The aircraft will be used to upgrade the fleets of KLM, Transavia Netherlands and also to expand the Transavia France fleet. Air France-KLM currently operate CFM56-7B and CFM56-5B engines that power the Boeing Next-Generation 737 and Airbus A320ceo fleets, respectively. The latest LEAP engine offers approximately 15% in improved Read more
