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.