IndiGo lines up 1,000+ CFM engines to support long-term fleet expansion

IndiGo has signed a preliminary agreement with CFM International for more than 1,000 LEAP-1A engines, supporting nearly 900 aircraft on order and its domestic and international growth plans. The carrier is also pursuing an in-house MRO facility to reduce maintenance costs and improve operating efficiency.

— Filed Tue, 21 Jul, 2026, 12:43 IST · Source Business Today · Latest · Updated

IndiGo signed a preliminary deal with CFM International for over 1,000 LEAP-1A engines to support its domestic and international fleet expansion. The airline also plans an in-house MRO facility to lower maintenance costs and improve operational efficiency.

Why this matters

The agreement follows IndiGo reaching 66.3% of India’s domestic aviation market in June and its prior disclosure of a 1,000+ LEAP-1A engine deal supporting 510 A320neo-family aircraft, reinforcing its fleet-scale growth plan.

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