IndiGo signed a landmark MoU with CFM International for over 1,000 LEAP-1A engines at the Farnborough International Airshow. The largest single order for CFM’s LEAP series will power 510 Airbus A320neo family aircraft. The agreement also includes support for an IndiGo MRO facility in India, spare parts availability and maintenance solutions for its expanding fleet.
In a historic aviation deal that shook up commercial aviation at the Farnborough International Airshow, India’s biggest carrier IndiGo has signed a landmark memorandum of understanding (MoU) with engine manufacturer CFM International for over 1,000 LEAP-1A engines. The mega-agreement, which is the largest single order ever placed for CFM’s flagship LEAP engine series, will power 510 incoming Airbus A320neo family aircraft as IndiGo aggressively expands its domestic and international footprint.
Long-Term Framework Secured
Beyond the sheer volume of turbofans ordered, the deal establishes a broad, long-term framework designed to secure IndiGo’s supply chain and operational reliability for decades. According to the MoU, CFM will directly support IndiGo in establishing its own dedicated maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) engine facility in India.
The partnership will also includes a comprehensive aftermarket agreement guarantees spare parts availability, predictable maintenance costs and dispatch reliability across IndiGo’s rapidly growing fleet. Moreover, technical upgrades, including high-pressure turbine (HPT) durability kits and reverse bleed systems (RBS), will be integrated to withstand hot, harsh operating environments typical of South Asian corridors.
