PARIS, June 19,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PARIS AIR SHOW -- Pratt & Whitney, an RTX
business, and Volaris announced today that the airline has selected
GTF engines to power an additional 64 A321neo aircraft. Pratt &
Whitney will also provide Volaris with engine maintenance through
an EngineWise® Maintenance long-term agreement. This
brings Volaris' total commitment to 217 GTF-powered purchased and
leased aircraft including the airline's previous selection of GTF
engines for 153 A320neo family aircraft.
"The additional GTF-powered A321neo aircraft will drive our
growth while being mindful of our environmental footprint," said
Enrique Beltranena, chief executive
officer at Volaris. "This engine-and-aircraft combination means
we'll be able to fly even more passengers, farther – with some of
the lowest costs, fuel consumption and emissions per seat in the
Americas."
Volaris is a low-cost carrier headquartered in Mexico City and an affiliate of Indigo
Partners. It was the first airline in North America to fly the A320neo and currently
operates 70 GTF-powered A320neo family aircraft and 53
V2500®-powered A320ceo family aircraft. GTF engines have saved the
airline an estimated 60 million gallons (200 million liters) of
fuel, close to 600 thousand metric tons of carbon emissions and
more than a million kilograms of NOx emissions.
"As a leading low-cost carrier with a strong focus on
sustainability, Volaris knows how important low fuel
consumption and emissions are to their business model and
environmental leadership," said Rick
Deurloo, president of Commercial Engines at Pratt &
Whitney. "Volaris' selection of the GTF engine for this follow-on
order is a testament to the value the engine is already delivering
today, and we look forward to powering the airline's expansion in
the years to come."
About Pratt & Whitney GTF™ Engines
The GTF engine,
featuring Collins Aerospace nacelle and engine accessories, offers
the greatest fuel efficiency and lowest greenhouse gas emissions
for the Airbus A320neo family. GTF-powered aircraft reduce fuel
consumption and CO2 emissions by 16% to 20%, NOx
emissions up to 50% and noise footprint up to 75%.* Certified for
operation on 50% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and successfully
tested on 100% SAF, GTF engines are ready to enable further
reductions in carbon footprint, which will help the industry meet
its goal of net zero emissions by 2050. The engine's revolutionary
geared fan architecture is the foundation for even more efficient
and sustainable propulsion technologies in the decades
ahead, with advancements like the Pratt & Whitney GTF
Advantage™ engine and beyond. Learn more at pwgtf.com.
*Reductions vs. prior-generation aircraft, based on 75 dB noise
contour and ICAO CAEP/6 emissions regulations.
About Volaris
Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación,
S.A.B. de C.V. ("Volaris" or the "Company") (NYSE: VLRS and BMV:
VOLAR) is an ultra-low-cost carrier, with point-to-point
operations, serving Mexico,
the United States, Central, and
South America. Volaris offers low
base fares to build its market, providing quality service and
extensive customer choice. Since the beginning of operations in
March 2006, Volaris has increased its
routes from 5 to more than 241 and its fleet from 4 to 123
aircraft. Volaris offers more than 550 daily flight segments on
routes that connect 43 cities in Mexico and 28 cities in the United States, Central, and South America, with the youngest fleet in
Mexico. Volaris targets passengers
who are visiting friends and relatives, cost-conscious business and
leisure travelers in Mexico,
the United States, Central, and
South America. Volaris has
received the ESR Award for Social Corporate Responsibility for
fourteen consecutive years. For more information, please visit
ir.volaris.com.
About Pratt & Whitney
Pratt & Whitney is
a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft
enginesand auxiliary power units. To learn more visit
www.prattwhitney.com. To receive press releases and other news
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About RTX
RTX is the world's largest aerospace and defense company. Our
global team of 180,000 employees pushes the limits of known science
and redefines how we connect and protect our world. We are
advancing aviation, building smarter defense systems and creating
innovations to take us deeper into space. Effective July
1, the company will complete its realignment into three
customer-focused business units — Collins Aerospace, Raytheon and
Pratt & Whitney. The company, with 2022 sales of $67
billion, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.
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