Riyadh Air Selects CFM LEAP-1A Engines for A321neo Fleet

November 19, 2025

2 min read

Saudi Arabian Carrier Chooses Fuel-Efficient Engines for New Aircraft Order

Riyadh Air has confirmed an order for 120 CFM International LEAP-1A engines to power 60 Airbus A321neo family aircraft. The order was signed at the Dubai Airshow in November 2025, with CFO Adam Boukadida and Safran Aircraft Engines CEO Stéphane Cueille leading the deal. Riyadh Air will benefit from the fuel-efficient engines’ durability kit, designed for hot regions like the Middle East. CFM LEAP engines have seen rapid growth in commercial aviation history, offering improved efficiency and reduced emissions compared to previous models.

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Riyadh Air Selects CFM LEAP-1A Engines for A321neo Fleet

November 19, 2025

2 min read

Saudi Arabian Carrier Chooses Fuel-Efficient Engines for New Aircraft Order

Riyadh Air has confirmed an order for 120 CFM International LEAP-1A engines to power 60 Airbus A321neo family aircraft. The order was signed at the Dubai Airshow in November 2025, with CFO Adam Boukadida and Safran Aircraft Engines CEO Stéphane Cueille leading the deal. Riyadh Air will benefit from the fuel-efficient engines’ durability kit, designed for hot regions like the Middle East. CFM LEAP engines have seen rapid growth in commercial aviation history, offering improved efficiency and reduced emissions compared to previous models.

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