Drukair selects LEAP engines for five Airbus aircraft

Drukair, the national flag carrier of Bhutan, has selected CFM International’s LEAP-1A engines to power five new Airbus A320neo-family aircraft, comprising three A320neos and two A321XLRs.

The airline announced the aircraft order in 2024.

“We are pleased to strengthen our partnership with CFM through this purchase of LEAP-1A engines,” said Tandi Wangchuk, CEO of Drukair. “The LEAP-1A’s efficiency and reliability will support Drukair’s next phase of growth across Asia, while helping us strengthen connectivity and deliver greater value to our passengers.”

Drukair has been a CFM customer since 2004, when it took delivery of its first Airbus A319ceo powered by CFM56 engines.

The airline currently operates one LEAP-powered A320neo alongside three CFM56-powered A319ceo aircraft.