easyJet selects CFM International to provide engines for 35 A320 and 100 A320neo aircraft

easyJet selected (14-Jul-2014) CFM International as its engine supplier for the provision of 270 engines to power its 35 on order A320ceo and 100 A320neo aircraft. CFM International will also provide engines for any future exercise of its 100 options for A320neo aircraft. The 35 A320ceo aircraft will be powered by CFM56-5B engines and the A320neo aircraft by LEAP-1A engines. easyJet CEO Carolyn McCall said: "Both engine manufacturers wanted to win our business and competed hard during a thorough selection process. Ultimately CFM offered us the best overall deal. We are pleased to have signed a deal with CFM - a company with which we have a long history and a great working relationship - and look forward to introducing the new LEAP-1A engine into our fleet." [more - original PR]