CFM selects Vietnam as engine supplier
(VOV) -VietJet Air signed a US$300 million deal on November 24 to provide maintenance for the LEAP engine, currently under development by CFM International (CFM), a 50-50 joint venture between GE Aviation of the US and Snecma of France.
Under the 12-year contract with CFM International VietJet Air has agreed to provide technical assistance for a total of 45 CFM56-5B engines, which have literally taken leaps in engine innovation regarding both fuel and cost efficiency.
In early 2014, VietJet Air had also signed a US$800 million deal to purchase 39 engines from CFM International. The airline received the first shipment of the engines on November 25.