Ryanair Invests $500M in 30 Spare LEAP-1B Engines for 737 Fleet
Ryanair has announced a $500 million investment to purchase 30 additional spare LEAP-1B engines from CFM International to strengthen its operational resilience. The agreement, revealed on June 10, 2025, will see the engines delivered over the next two years, expanding Ryanair’s spare engine inventory to over 120 units.
These engines will support Ryanair’s growing Boeing 737 fleet, including its current 737-8-200 aircraft and future Boeing 737-10 jets, which are scheduled for delivery starting in 2027. The fuel-efficient LEAP-1B engines help reduce fuel burn and CO2 emissions by up to 20% per seat when installed on Ryanair’s MAX aircraft, enhancing the airline’s cost leadership across Europe.
Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary emphasized the importance of the deal, highlighting the airline’s ongoing partnership with CFM, a joint venture between Safran and GE Aerospace. O’Leary noted that the new engines will further improve Ryanair’s operational reliability and environmental performance.
Currently, Ryanair operates 181 LEAP-powered Boeing 737-8-200 aircraft, with 29 more pending from a previous 2014 order. In 2023, the airline placed a major new order for LEAP-1B engines to power 150 firm and 150 optional Boeing 737-10 aircraft.
CFM International President and CEO Gaël Méheust called the agreement another milestone in their long-standing partnership. Ryanair aims to operate a fleet of 800 CFM-powered 737s by 2034, transporting over 300 million passengers annually. The airline’s proactive engine investment comes as airlines worldwide face challenges from unexpected engine maintenance delays and constrained aircraft deliveries.
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