American Airlines Selects CFM Engines and Services for Airbus A321neo Fleet Expansion

CINCINNATI - February 16, 2026 - American Airlines ("American," NASDAQ: AAL) and CFM International ("CFM"), a 50/50 joint company between GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE) and Safran Aircraft Engines, today announced that American's future deliveries of Airbus A321neo aircraft will continue to be powered by the CFM LEAP-1A engine. These engines will be installed on Airbus A321neo aircraft that American ordered two years ago. As part of the expanded partnership, CFM International will continue to provide long-term maintenance for American's CFM LEAP-1A engines for years to come.

The agreement was announced by American Airlines CEO Robert Isom and GE Aerospace Chairman and CEO H. Lawrence Culp, Jr.

"American is proud to operate more CFM/GE Aerospace powered mainline and regional aircraft than any other airline in the world, and American's aircraft have flown with GE Aerospace technology for almost a century," said American's CEO Robert Isom. "We are excited that CFM LEAP engines will power our next phase of A321neo deliveries, maximizing the power of our fleet investments to deliver the best network to our customers utilizing the best-performing engine in the business."

American currently operates 84 A321neo and 5 A321XLR aircraft, with 120 A321neo and 35 A321XLR aircraft on order through 2032, all to be powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines. The airline also has options to purchase 116 additional A320neo family aircraft from Airbus which, if exercised, will also be outfitted with CFM LEAP-1A engines.

"We are proud to be under wing powering American's modernized fleet and appreciate their continued trust," said H. Lawrence Culp, Jr., chairman and chief executive officer at GE Aerospace. "We are committed to delivering best-in-class LEAP engines to support the growth of American's network as they serve more destinations for their customers."

The airline recently debuted the A321XLR, elevating transcontinental travel. As the only U.S.-based airline to operate the aircraft, American offers customers luxurious Flagship Suite® seats, relaxing Premium Economy seats and a reimagined Main Cabin, all featuring high-speed Wi-Fi and complimentary seatback entertainment with Bluetooth connectivity throughout the journey.

"It is highly gratifying when an airline of this stature considers CFM and its products such an integral part of its long-term fleet strategy," said Gaël Méheust, president and chief executive officer of CFM International. "While American has seen first-hand the benefits the LEAP engine provides, our total focus is on continuing to deliver the level of quality and support American has come to expect from us."

CFM LEAP engines have experienced the fastest ramp-up in commercial aviation history. Advanced technologies like composite fan blades and ceramic matrix composites deliver an engine that is 15 percent more fuel efficient, with 15 percent lower carbon emissions than prior-generation CFM56 engines. Backed by advanced health monitoring systems and an open MRO ecosystem, CFM LEAP engines offer mature reliability and enable high asset utilization for narrowbody aircraft.

In addition to its CFM-powered fleet, American Airlines operates 20 Boeing 777 aircraft with GE90 engines. The airline also flies 70 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft powered by GEnx engines, with another 19 aircraft on order.

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About American Airlines Group

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About CFM International

A 50/50 joint venture between GE Aerospace and Safran Aircraft Engines, CFM International has redefined international cooperation and helped change the course of commercial aviation since its founding in 1974. Today, CFM is the world's leading supplier of commercial aircraft engines with a product line that sets the industry standard for efficiency, reliability, durability, and optimized cost of ownership. CFM International produces the LEAP family of engines and supports LEAP and CFM56 fleets for operators worldwide. For the future of air transport, CFM's RISE program is accelerating development of new propulsion technologies that will pave the way for the next generation of aircraft. Discover more at www.cfmaeroengines.com.

About GE Aerospace

GE Aerospace is a global aerospace propulsion, services, and systems leader with an installed base of approximately 50,000 commercial and 30000 military aircraft engines. With a global team of approximately 57,000 employees building on more than a century of innovation and learning, GE Aerospace is committed to inventing the future of flight, lifting people up, and bringing them home safely. Learn more about how GE Aerospace and its partners are defining flight for today, tomorrow and the future at www.geaerospace.com.