# China Eastern Airlines selects CFM LEAP-1A engines for 101 Airbus aircraft in $15.8B deal

China Eastern Airlines selected CFM International as exclusive engine supplier for 101 Airbus A320neo-family aircraft, ordering 202 LEAP-1A engines in a $15.8 billion deal. Deliveries are scheduled from 2028 through 2032.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2026-11-08
- Value: $15.8B
- Status: announced
- Products: LEAP-1A engines
- Sectors: [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [CFM International](https://endata.com/companies/1615.md) (supplier)
- [China Eastern Airlines](https://endata.com/companies/19993.md) (customer)

## Sources

- [aviationnews.eu](https://aviationnews.eu/news/2026/11/china-eastern-airlines-selects-cfm-international-leap-1a-engines-for-101-airbus-aircraft-in-15-8-billion-deal/), 2026-11-08: "The selection reflects absolute confidence in the reliability and fuel efficiency of the LEAP-1A powerplant."

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