With over 3,300 LEAP-powered aircraft currently operational, the engine has enabled CFM customers to mitigate 35 million tons of CO2 emissions.
Macquarie AirFinance has signed an agreement for 20 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft powered by 40 LEAP-1B engines. Macquarie AirFinance aims to support sustainable growth and operational excellence in the aviation industry with the advanced performance and fuel efficiency of the LEAP engines.
Eamonn Bane, Chief Executive Officer of Macquarie AirFinance, said, “We are very pleased to announce our latest order of CFM LEAP engines for the Boeing 737 MAX fleet, This investment underscores our commitment to providing our clients with the most efficient and reliable technology on the market. The advanced performance and fuel efficiency of the LEAP engines aligns with our goal of supporting sustainable growth and operational excellence in the aviation industry. This investment underscores our commitment to providing our clients with the most efficient and reliable technology on the market”
The CFM LEAP engine family reduces fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by 15 to 20% compared to its predecessors, alongside notable advancements in noise reduction. With over 3,300 LEAP-powered aircraft currently operational, this engine has enabled CFM customers to mitigate 35 million tons of CO2 emissions. It stands as CFM’s most successful new product launch in its 50-year history, achieving the industry’s fastest accumulation of 50 million flight hours in just eight years.
Gaël Méheust, president and CEO of CFM International, said,“We are happy to extend our long relationship with Macquarie, Doubling it LEAP-1B order book shows great confidence in CFM, and our commitment is to ensure that we continue to earn that trust every day.”
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Macquarie AirFinance is a prominent player in the aviation industry, managing a diverse fleet of more than 160 aircraft primarily powered by CFM engines. This includes Boeing 737NG and Airbus A320ceo family aircraft powered by CFM56 engines, as well as Boeing 737 MAX 8 and Airbus A320neo aircraft powered by LEAP engines. The company plays a crucial role in the aviation finance sector, facilitating the leasing and management of aircraft globally.
