1 min readBy Jack McGarity
Is It True That The Boeing 737 MAX & Airbus A320neo Are Powered By The Same Engine?
Despite both aircraft operating with LEAP engines, they are not the same exact model.
By Jack McGarityZimbabwe

In the commercial aviation industry, when a new aircraft is introduced to the market, that often means a new engine is being introduced. It is common for new aircraft to be centered around new engines rather than a completely new aircraft design. This has led to more significant innovation in engine design than in aircraft design in recent years. Two aircraft that flaunt new engines today are the Boeing 737 MAX and Airbus A320neo.
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- Length
- 75 words · 1 min read
- Published
- September 20, 2026
- Byline
- Jack McGarity
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- Simple Flying