Air Arabia places order for 240 LEAP-1A engines

Air Arabia, the Middle East low-cost carrier operator, has ordered 240 CFM LEAP-1A engines to power its existing order of 120 Airbus A320neo family aircraft, including brand new A321XLR. The agreement includes a multi-year services agreement and spare engines. The deal will support Air Arabia’s fleet growth and future expansion. The LEAP-1A engines are set to propel Air Arabia’s existing order of 120 Airbus A32-neo family aircraft, which is comprised of 73 A320neo, 27 A321neo and 20 A321XLR airplanes, which are scheduled for delivery in 2025. “We are delighted to expand our partnership with CFM International. This engine order marks