GE Aerospace said at the China International Import Expo it signed sales and
service agreements with China Eastern Airlines and Zhuhai Motianyu totaling more
than $12.9 billion. The orders are tied to LEAP-1A engines chosen under an
agreement between China Eastern and CFM International (a JV of GE Aviation and
France’s Safran). CFM will power 101 new Airbus A320neo-family aircraft for
China Eastern; the deal includes spare-engine purchases and a long-term services
agreement.
