BOC Aviation Orders More LEAP Engines for their Jets

SINGAPORE AIRSHOW 2022 (DAY 2) | Aircraft lessor BOC Aviation has ordered 8 sets of CFM International's LEAP 1A engines for BOC's A320neo family aircraft during the Singapore Airshow today.

When purchasing an A320neo, customers have a choice of choosing the LEAP 1A engine or the Pratt and Whitney GTF engine.

Once delivered in 2023, it will being the total amount of CFM-powered aircraft in BOC's fleet to 486.

Robert Martin, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of BOC Aviation said:

CFM engines have powered our fleet since 1998, and we are pleased to build on this long-standing relationship. This contract signifies our continued confidence in the CFM LEAP engine and reflects our customers’ satisfaction in CFM LEAP-powered A320NEO aircraft as an efficient and reliable airframe and engine combination

Gael Meheust, president and CEO of CFM International stated:

We are pleased that BOC Aviation has again chosen the LEAP-1A engine to power its new A320neo family aircraft and we are both honoured by the continued faith that BOC Aviation has shown in our people and our products and proud to bring sustainability benefits in terms of better fuel efficiency and lower CO2 emissions, as well as the industry's highest asset utilisation, to BOC Aviation and its airline customers.

What is BOC Aviation

BOC Aviation is a leading global aircraft operating leasing company with a fleet of 521 aircraft owned, managed and on order. Its owned and managed fleet was leased to 86 airlines in 38 countries and regions worldwide as at 31 December 2021. BOC Aviation is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and has its headquarters in Singapore with offices in Dublin, London, New York and Tianjin.

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