CFM LEAP-1A engine achieves FAA, EASA certification

The composites-intensive LEAP-1A, which features carbon fiber blades and a carbon fiber fan case, will be used on the Airbus A319neo, A320neo and the A321neo.

CFM International’s LEAP-1A commercial aicraft engine has been awarded Type Certification by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the US Federal Aviation Adminstration (FAA). CFMnis the only engine manufacturer to gain dual original certification from both agencies, rather one lead agency issuing a type certification and the second agency validating that certification.

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