On 14 November, Air Arabia announced the order for 240 CFM LEAP-1A engines to power its existing order of 120 Airbus A320neo family aircraft, including brand new A321XLR during Dubai Airshow 2023.
The agreement includes a multi-year services agreement and spare engines.
The deal, with a total book value exceeding US $3.36 billion (listed price), will support Air Arabia’s fleet growth and future expansion. The state-of-the-art LEAP-1A engines are set to propel Air Arabia’s existing order of 120 Airbus A320-neo family aircraft, which is comprised of 73 A320neo, 27 A321neo and 20 A321XLR airplanes which are scheduled for delivery in 2025.
Source: Air Arabia