Published on 21th July 2026 on the CFM news page
FARNBOROUGH, England – 21 July 2026 – AIP Capital and Bridgepoint Group today announced an agreement to purchase 11 CFM International LEAP-1B spare engines to support operators of Boeing 737 MAX family aircraft. The engines will support AIP and Bridgepoint’s strategy of providing airlines, MROs, and other operators with in-demand spare engines to support their operating needs.
AIP Capital and Bridgepoint Group previously acquired ten LEAP-1B spare engines in 2024. The eleven additional LEAP-1B engines are scheduled to be delivered between 2027 through 2029.
“This order reflects another milestone in both our partnership and strategy with CFM,” said Mathew Adamo, Managing Partner at AIP. “We are excited to continue expanding upon our successful relationship with CFM and recognize the reliability, fuel efficiency, and performance of the LEAP engine family.”
“We are proud to deepen our relationship further expand our relationship with AIP Capital and Bridgepoint,” said Gaël Méheust, president and CEO of CFM International. “This agreement bolsters our shared mission to reduce aviation’s environmental impact while providing industry-leading reliability and exceptional service and support.”
With more than 10,000 engines delivered to date, CFM LEAP engines have experienced the fastest ramp in commercial aviation history. CFM continues to upgrade the LEAP fleet with a high-pressure turbine (HPT) durability kit to extend time on wing and a reverse bleed system (RBS) to lower airline maintenance burden. The company is focused on delivering high engine availability through exceptional MRO performance and competitive cost of ownership, with the benefits of aftermarket competition through its open MRO ecosystem.
About AIP Capital
AIP Capital (AIP) is a global alternative investment manager focused on opportunities in asset-based finance including aviation and equipment finance. AIP, together with its affiliates, manages approximately $6.6 billion of assets on behalf of a diversified global investor base. The AIP team is comprised of ~60 experienced professionals across AIP’s offices in Stamford, New York City, Dublin, Singapore, Seoul & Tokyo. For more information about AIP Capital or to speak with company executives, please contact investor.relations@aipcapital.com.