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American Airlines Selects LEAP-1A Engines for A321neos

US Carrier Chooses CFM International For Next Phase Of Deliveries

American Airlines has confirmed that its upcoming Airbus A321neos will be powered by CFM International’s CFM LEAP-1A engines. The airline has an additional 120 A321neos and 35 A321XLRs on order, all of which will feature the LEAP-1A engine. American Airlines CEO Robert Isom praised the engine’s performance and efficiency, citing the airline’s long history with GE Aerospace technology. 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 Selects LEAP-1A Engines for A321neos

    US Carrier Chooses CFM International For Next Phase Of Deliveries

    American Airlines has confirmed that its upcoming Airbus A321neos will be powered by CFM International’s CFM LEAP-1A engines. The airline has an additional 120 A321neos and 35 A321XLRs on order, all of which will feature the LEAP-1A engine. American Airlines CEO Robert Isom praised the engine’s performance and efficiency, citing the airline’s long history with GE Aerospace technology. 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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