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Safran Leap Engine Production on Track for 2,100 Units

October 26, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Safran delivered 1,565 Leap engines in the first nine months of 2026.
The company aims to deliver 2,100 Leap engines by year-end.
Safran targets 2,600 deliveries by 2028 and nearly 3,000 by 2030.
Introduction of the Maverick blade for the Leap-1B engine delayed to 2027.

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Strategic Implications

Safran's progress on the Leap engine production ramp-up may indicate a significant reduction in engine supply constraints for Airbus and Boeing, which could enable the airframers to meet their narrowbody production targets. The delay in introducing the Maverick blade for the Leap-1B engine suggests that component-level challenges persist, which could impact profitability and delivery schedules.

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What Happened

Engine Maker Confident in Meeting Airbus and Boeing Targets

Safran has confirmed that its Leap engine production is on track to meet targets, with 1,565 units delivered in the first nine months of 2026 and a full-year target of 2,100 within reach. The company aims to support Airbus and Boeing’s narrowbody production plans, with ambitions to deliver 2,600 engines by 2028 and nearly 3,000 by 2030. However, the introduction of the Maverick blade for the Leap-1B engine has been delayed to 2027, which may impact profitability. This update was first reported by FlightGlobal.

Source | Originally Published: October 24, 2026

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