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21 July 2026

IndiGo CFM engine order

The news highlights significant private sector investment in aviation infrastructure and the development of domestic MRO capabilities, which serves as useful context for questions on industrial growth and infrastructure development.

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Notes

  • IndiGo has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CFM International for the purchase of over 1,000 LEAP-1A engines.
  • The engines are intended for 510 Airbus A320neo family aircraft currently on order by IndiGo.
  • This transaction represents the largest single order for LEAP engines in the history of CFM International.
  • The agreement includes provisions for CFM International to provide technical support for the establishment of IndiGo’s upcoming engine Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility.

Questions

  1. Discuss the significance of developing domestic Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facilities for the growth of the Indian civil aviation sector. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. The LEAP-1A engine, recently in the news for a major order by an Indian airline, is manufactured by which of the following entities?

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