American Airlines Chooses CFM LEAP-1A Engines for A321neos

February 19, 2026

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US Carrier Continues Long-Standing Partnership with CFM International

American Airlines has confirmed that its upcoming Airbus A321neos will be powered by CFM International’s CFM LEAP-1A engines. The airline has 120 A321neos and 35 A321XLRs on order through 2032, all of which will feature the CFM LEAP-1A engine. American Airlines CEO Robert Isom expressed pride in the airline’s long-standing partnership with CFM International, citing the engine’s strong fuel efficiency and competitive maintenance economics. The decision was first reported by AeroTime.

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Source: AeroTime (RSS) JAN Tracker: SRCE-2026-1771513290136-2738

URL: https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/american-airlines-a321neos-powered-leap-1a-engines

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American Airlines Chooses CFM LEAP-1A Engines for A321neos

February 19, 2026

1 min read

US Carrier Continues Long-Standing Partnership with CFM International

American Airlines has confirmed that its upcoming Airbus A321neos will be powered by CFM International’s CFM LEAP-1A engines. The airline has 120 A321neos and 35 A321XLRs on order through 2032, all of which will feature the CFM LEAP-1A engine. American Airlines CEO Robert Isom expressed pride in the airline’s long-standing partnership with CFM International, citing the engine’s strong fuel efficiency and competitive maintenance economics. The decision was first reported by AeroTime.

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airline engines fleet management aircraft orders engine efficiency

Source: AeroTime (RSS) JAN Tracker: SRCE-2026-1771513290136-2738

URL: https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/american-airlines-a321neos-powered-leap-1a-engines