EasyJet says CFM order valued at $3.3 billion

A computer generated hand out image showing an easyJet Airbus A319 jet October 14, 2002. REUTERS/file.

(Reuters) - British low-cost airline easyJet Plc said its order to CFM International SA for 270 engines was valued at about $3.3 billion at list price by the engine maker. EasyJet had earlier said it had negotiated a reduced price with CFM, but that the details were confidential. CFM, a joint venture between Safran SA and General Electric Co , will provide the engines for easyJet's order of 35 Airbus A320 aircraft and 100 Airbus A320neo aircraft.[ID:nBwjf9Tva] CFM's rivals include Pratt & Whitney, a division of United Technologies Corp . (Reporting by Sweta Singh in Bangalore; Editing by Kirti Pandey)