Jazeera Airways selects LEAP‑1A engines for nine new A320neo jets
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- Jazeera Airways has selected the LEAP‑1A engine to power nine Airbus A320neo aircraft and signed an agreement to expand its service contract for these planes.
- The expanded contract will cover a total of 29 A320neo aircraft, both in service and pending delivery, and will include additional engine purchases, while the airline currently operates 11 A320neo with LEAP engines and 13 A320 equipped with CFM56‑5B engines.
Why it matters
The deal increases Jazeera Airways' fleet commonality around the LEAP engine family, potentially simplifying maintenance and reducing operating costs.
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