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.