Fleet, orders, deliveries & MRO

China Eastern selects LEAP-1A engines for 101 Airbus A320neo-family aircraft

Last observed 2026-11-06 · Confidence 98%

Canonical event record

What happened

China Eastern selected CFM International LEAP-1A engines for 101 new A320neo-family aircraft, with spare engines and a long-term maintenance contract included.

Why it matters: The agreement expands China Eastern’s LEAP-1A-powered narrowbody fleet and adds an associated long-term MRO commitment.

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