IndiGo plans to place an order for more than 1,000 aircraft engines with CFM International, according to reports. The engines are part of CFM’s LEAP family, and IndiGo’s planned choice is linked to the engine’s claimed “proven reliability.” IndiGo frames the procurement as supporting its planned fleet scale, operational resilience, and sustainability objectives. Separately, CFM International will also provide support for IndiGo’s plans to set up an engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility in Bengaluru. The coverage indicates that the arrangement includes not only the supply of engines but also assistance in establishing the MRO capability locally, aligning with the airline’s longer-term maintenance strategy. The announcements describe the decision as tied to both operational considerations and infrastructure development, though specific commercial terms, delivery timelines, and the exact engine count are not detailed in the excerpts provided.