Norwegian Air Shuttle Orders 11 CFM LEAP-1B Engine Spares

CFM International has announced that Norwegian Air Shuttle has ordered 11 LEAP-1B spare engines.  These fuel efficient engines will help support Norwegian’s growing fleet of Boeing 737 MAX jets.

Norwegian Air Shuttle Orders 11 CFM LEAP-1B Engine Spares at the Paris Air Show 2025 - Courtesy CFM International

On Tuesday (June 17, 2025), CFM International, a 50-50 joint company between GE Aerospace and Safran Aircraft Engines, announced that Norwegian Air Shuttle has ordered 11 spare CFM LEAP-1B engines.  These fuel efficient engines will support Norwegian’s growing fleet of Boeing 737 MAX airplanes, and is part of the carrier’s long-term strategy to secure operational resilience.  Deliveries of the spare engines are scheduled over the next few years, and will add to the two LEAP-1B spares Norwegian currently owns.

In Tuesday’s announcement, Norwegian’s CEO, Geir Karlsen, said,

“Norwegian is pleased to continue our longstanding partnership with CFM. This transaction secures the operational resilience of the airline and will maximize the airline’s aircraft availability and utilization. It further reflects Norwegian’s commitment to the latest technology CFM engines.”

Founded in 1974, CFM International is a 50/50 joint venture between GE Aerospace and Safran Aircraft Engines.  Today, CFM is the world’s leading supplier of commercial aircraft engines, with a product lines that sets the standard for efficiency, reliability, durability and optimized cost of ownership.  The company produces the LEAP Family of engines, and supports LEAP and CFM56 fleets worldwide.

Source: CFM International