Decision covers aircraft ordered in 2024 and comes as Airbus faces supply constraints linked to Pratt & Whitney GTF engines

The manufacturer will support the Irish low-cost airline, which also plans to have two of its own engine maintenance workshops starting in 2029

Agreement with civil aviation authority will study airport operations for Open Fan engines

Demonstration validates power extraction and injection without onboard energy storage, part of the CFM RISE program

Record output includes 1,802 LEAP turbofans from CFM International as production ramps up across key programs

New C919-800 variant to carry up to 200 passengers and aims to compete with the Airbus A321neo

Manufacturer expects Pratt & Whitney and CFM to resolve delays by year-end

Suppliers such as Honeywell and RTX Collins would also be prohibited from shipping parts for the C909 and C919 commercial aircraft

Replacement to world's most successful commercial jet should hit the market from 2035 using less disruptive technologies

Variant with CFM Leap 1-A engines was approved for revenue flights while model with Pratt & Whitney turbofans should be certified at the end of 2024