By combining firm orders with additional options, SPA can meet its immediate operational needs while retaining the flexibility to expand its technical resources in line with anticipated fleet growth.
Partnering with CFM International gives Sun PhuQuoc Airways greater control over spare engines, supporting stable operations for its A320neo family fleet.
The agreement also includes extended warranty coverage for engines, modules, and spare parts, including life-limited parts (LLPs), as well as support for upgrade and engineering modification programmes. It provides the basis for direct, long-term cooperation on warranty and technical support throughout the service life of SPA's LEAP-1A engines.
"Investing in technical capability from the earliest stage of our development is a deliberate choice for Sun PhuQuoc Airways. Our agreement with CFM International gives us greater control over our supply of spare engines, meeting our immediate need for operational stability while keeping the flexibility to add resources as our fleet grows. This is an important foundation for the long-term, sustainable growth of Sun PhuQuoc Airways," said Mr. Nguyen Manh Quan, Deputy CEO of Sun Group and CEO of Sun PhuQuoc Airways.
"We are pleased to be a part of Sun PhuQuoc’s growth as the airline celebrates its first anniversary. LEAP engines provide the fuel efficiency, reliability, and operational performance needed to support the carrier’s expansion, and we look forward to continuing this journey together in the years ahead," said Gaël Méheust, President and CEO of CFM International.
Mr Gaël Méheust, President and CEO of CFM International, speaks at the signing ceremony.
SPA currently operates 20 narrowbody aircraft powered by CFM International engines: 18 A320neo and A321neo aircraft equipped with LEAP-1A engines, and two A321ceo aircraft powered by CFM56-5B engines. According to the manufacturer's specifications, the LEAP-1A delivers significant reductions in fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions compared with the previous generation of engines, while meeting ICAO's stringent noise standards.
Announced shortly after SPA's first anniversary of commercial operations, the agreement forms part of the airline's integrated investment strategy across its fleet, technical capabilities, and international aviation partnerships. SPA aims to grow its fleet to 33 aircraft by the end of 2026 and to around 100 aircraft by 2030, laying the groundwork for further network expansion and stronger connections between Phu Quoc and international markets.
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.
