Archive · 21 Jul 2026
IndiGo Orders 1,000 LEAP Engines for A320 Neo Fleet
IndiGo, India's biggest airline, has ordered over 1,000 special engines called LEAP-1A from a company called CFM International.
These engines will power 510 new planes that IndiGo is getting from Airbus.
This is the biggest order ever for these types of engines.
CFM International will also help IndiGo set up a place in Bengaluru to take care of the engines and provide spare parts.
IndiGo already has more than 400 planes and has ordered over 900 more from Airbus.
This big order shows that India is a very important market for airplane engines.
IndiGo has been working with CFM International for 10 years and thinks these new engines will help them grow and be more reliable.
IndiGo placed the largest single order ever for over 1,000 LEAP-1A engines from CFM International.
The engines will power 510 Airbus A320 neo family aircraft, including A320 neos, A321 neos, and A321 XLRs.
CFM International will provide extensive MRO support and long-term material services, including a facility in Bengaluru.
India is the third-largest market for CFM International, with 5 Indian carriers operating over 400 LEAP-powered aircraft.
IndiGo currently has a fleet of over 400 planes and has ordered over 900 Airbus aircraft.
- Who
- IndiGo, CFM International (GE Aerospace and Safran Aircraft Engines)
- What
- Order for over 1,000 LEAP-1A engines for 510 Airbus A320 neo family aircraft
- When
- Announced at the Farnborough International Airshow in the UK
- Where
- India, with support from CFM International's facility in Bengaluru
- Why
- To support IndiGo's expansion, operational resilience, and sustainability ambitions
- Airline
- IndiGo
- Engines Ordered
- Over 1,000 LEAP-1A engines
- Aircraft
- 510 Airbus A320 neo family aircraft
- Supplier
- CFM International
- Support
- MRO facility in Bengaluru, long-term material services
- Current Fleet
- Over 400 planes
- On Order
- Over 900 Airbus aircraft
- Market Importance
- India is the third-largest market for CFM International
Sources
IndiGo Secures Largest Ever LEAP Engine Order For A320 Neo Fleet
IndiGo inks record order for over 1,000 CFM LEAP engines
IndiGo signs record deal for over 1,000 aircraft engines with CMF International at Farnborough Airshow
