American Airlines Chooses Engine Supplier for New Fleet of Airbus Jets

American Airlines announced Thursday it has chosen CFM International to supply engines for its upcoming Airbus A321neo aircraft deliveries. The decision continues the airline's existing partnership with CFM for its current A321neo fleet, helping streamline operations and reduce costs.

American Airlines announced Thursday that it has chosen CFM International to supply engines for its future fleet of Airbus A321neo aircraft.

The major U.S. airline had ordered 260 new planes in March 2024, with 85 of those being A321neo aircraft. The remaining orders were divided between Boeing and Brazil-based Embraer.

CFM International, a joint venture between GE Aerospace and France’s Safran, faces competition from Pratt & Whitney, which is owned by RTX, in providing engines for Airbus’s single-aisle aircraft.

The new contract also includes CFM providing ongoing maintenance services for the engines over the long term. American’s current A321neo aircraft already use CFM LEAP engines.

Aviation industry experts note that airlines typically prefer using the same engine model across similar aircraft types to streamline their operations and reduce maintenance expenses.

Neither company revealed the financial details of their agreement.

This story originally appeared on Fine Day Radio.