On November 9, at the China International Import Expo, GE Aerospace announced the signing of multiple sales and service cooperation agreements in China with China Eastern Airlines and Zhuhai MTU, with total orders exceeding $12.9 billion—a new record for signed contract value at any edition of the expo. The orders are tied to the LEAP-1A engine agreement that China Eastern Airlines signed with CFM International, a joint venture between GE Aerospace and France's Safran Aircraft Engines. China Eastern Airlines said CFM International will supply power for its newly ordered 101 Airbus A320neo family aircraft, and the agreement also covers spare engine procurement and a long-term service agreement.
