Dublin-based lessor Avolon has ordered CFM International LEAP-1A engines to power 50 upcoming A320neo family aircraft ordered from Airbus.
On November 17, 2025, at the Dubai Airshow, Avolon and CFM, a joint venture between GE Aerospace and Safran, announced the purchase of 100 LEAP-1A engines.
Avolon currently manages a fleet of 99 A320neo family aircraft powered by LEAP-1A engines, with firm orders for an additional 163 LEAP-1A powered aircraft.
According to the lessor, on September 30, 2025, the company had 149 A320neo family aircraft and an orderbook of 347 A320neo family aircraft.
“Our sustained partnership with CFM International underpins Avolon’s strategy to reduce emissions and support the demand we see from our airline customers’ growth and replacement needs through 2030 and beyond,” Andy Cronin, CEO of Avolon.
[News Release] At @DubaiAirshow today, @avolon_aero, one of the world’s leading aircraft leasing companies, announced a firm order for 1⃣0⃣0⃣ #CFMLEAP-1A engines to power 50 new @Airbus #A320neo family aircraft.
Read more ➡️ https://t.co/x5OeBZGARu#DAS25 #DubaiAirshow pic.twitter.com/HOCXHOdxPP— CFM International (@CFM_engines) November 17, 2025
Gaël Méheust, President and CEO of CFM International, added: “We are honored by Avolon’s continued confidence in our LEAP engine technology. This order reflects the strength of our long-standing partnership and our commitment to delivering world-class products that meet the needs of our airline customers for efficiency, reliability and sustainability in their operations.”
Earlier on November 17, 2025, flydubai selected the GE Aerospace GEnx-1B engine to power its upcoming fleet of Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners.
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