Akasa Air selects CFM’s LEAP-1B to launch operations in India

Akasa Air has selected the CFM LEAP-1B engines to power its recently announced 72 Boeing 737 MAX airplanes. The agreement, which also includes spare engines and long- term services agreement, is valued at nearly $4.5 billion US at list price. With this purchase and services agreement, Akasa Air will have from day one of its operations an innovative and comprehensive maintenance programme delivered by CFM, the world’s premier engine manufacturer.