Jet2 plc confirms LEAP engine for all its Airbus A321neo aircraft
- Jet2 plc selects CFM LEAP-1A engines for 54 A321neo aircraft, bringing Jet2 fleet to 146 aircraft, plus nine aircraft on lease
- Long-term engine services agreement will support Jet2’s expanding fleet and growth plans
FARNBOROUGH, England – 24 July 2026 – UK leisure travel group Jet2 plc has today announced that it has selected the CFM LEAP-1A engine to power 54 Airbus A321neo aircraft. With this announcement, Jet2’s LEAP-1A-powered A321neo fleet will now span 146 aircraft, alongside nine leased aircraft. The agreement, which also includes a long-term maintenance service, supports Jet2’s growth strategy.
“We are pleased to strengthen our long-standing relationship with CFM, which has been a key partner in our ongoing growth,” said Steve Heapy, Chief Executive Officer of Jet2 plc. “With all our new aircraft now confirmed with LEAP engines, we are fully committed to CFM to provide the best customer experience.”
Jet2 has been a CFM customer for more than 20 years. In March 2022, the airline placed an order for LEAP-1A engines to power up to 75 Airbus A321neo aircraft. This was followed in March 2023 by a selection of LEAP-1A engines for up to 71 additional Airbus A321neo family aircraft. Currently, 29 Airbus A321neo aircraft are operating within the Jet2 fleet with LEAP-1A engines.
“We are proud that Jet2 plc continues to choose CFM as their engine partner,” said Gaël Méheust, President and Chief Executive Officer of CFM International. “It is a partnership built on trust and performance, and we are fully committed to supporting Jet2’s operations for the years to come.”
With more than 10,000 engines delivered to date, CFM LEAP engines have experienced the fastest ramp in commercial aviation history. CFM continues to upgrade the LEAP fleet with a high-pressure turbine (HPT) durability kit to extend time on wing and a reverse bleed system (RBS) to lower airline maintenance burden. The company is focused on delivering high engine availability through exceptional MRO performance and competitive cost of ownership, with the benefits of aftermarket competition through its open MRO ecosystem.
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