Mega Deal: IndiGo Signals Intent to Purchase 1,000+ LEAP-1A Engines

Our Bureau - : Jul 21, 2026 - : 5:22 am

IndiGo, India’s largest airline, has signed an MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) with CFM International for an order of 1,000+ LEAP-1A engines to power 510 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft. This will be the largest single order ever placed for LEAP engines and a record for CFM International.

The MoU also includes CFM’s extensive support in establishing IndiGo’s upcoming engine MRO facility and support IndiGo’s rapidly growing fleet through long term material services agreement, including supply of spare parts, ensuring high dispatch reliability, predictable costs, and world-class support as the airline further scales its operations.

“As IndiGo embarks on its next phase of growth towards becoming a truly global airline, we are delighted to extend our long-standing partnership with CFM International for the engines powering future deliveries of our Airbus A320/321neo Family aircraft fleet," said Willie Walsh, Chief Executive Officer Designate, IndiGo." CFM has been a trusted partner in our growth journey since 2016, supporting a fleet that now exceeds 375 A320/321 Family aircraft. The LEAP engine's industry-leading proven reliability makes it the ideal choice to support our scale, operational resilience and sustainability ambitions"

IndiGo has been a CFM customer for 10 years. In 2016, the airline operated a sub-fleet of Airbus A320ceo Family aircraft powered by CFM56-5B engines. In 2019, the carrier deepened its relationship with CFM, ordering LEAP-1A engines for their newest fleet of Airbus A320/321neo Family aircraft.

“LEAP engines are delivering up to twice the time on wing in hot and harsh operating environments than when they entered service, while continuing to provide fuel efficiency and reliability,” said H. Lawrence Culp, Jr., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at GE Aerospace. “With a strong installed base, manufacturing in Pune, a broad local supplier network, and advanced engineering in Bengaluru, we remain committed to supporting IndiGo’s growth and expanding our presence in India.”

CFM has a long-standing footprint on the Indian subcontinent, as India is CFM’s third-largest market, with five Indian carriers operating more than 400 LEAP-powered aircraft and 2,000 engines on order.

“As one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation markets, India is of strategic importance to Safran," said Olivier Andriès, Chief Executive Officer of Safran. "Through our continued investments in the country, particularly in LEAP engine production and MRO capabilities, we are strengthening our long-term commitment to supporting IndiGo’s remarkable growth and to contributing to the development of Indian aerospace industry."