Philippines carrier Cebu Pacific has selected CFM International's CFM56 to power its 10 new Airbus A320s, which will arrive from October 2010 to November 2013. CFM values the deal, including spare engines, at $155 million at list prices. Cebu Pacific already operates a fleet of 21 A319s and A320s, which are all CFM56-powered.
Source: Flight Daily News
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