Airline also to receive EngineWise® maintenance
support
SINGAPORE, Feb. 20,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- (Singapore Airshow) -- Pratt
& Whitney, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, today announced that
JetSMART has selected GTF engines to power an additional 35 Airbus
A320neo family aircraft, including nine A321XLR aircraft. Pratt
& Whitney will also provide JetSMART with GTF engine
maintenance through an EngineWise® Comprehensive service
agreement.
JetSMART, an ultra low-cost carrier (ULCC), selected the GTF
engine to power 70 A320neo family aircraft in June 2019. The airline also operates an
additional 15 leased GTF powered A320neo family aircraft and a
fleet of 11 A320ceo family aircraft powered by the V2500®
engine.
"We are building upon our collaboration with JetSMART as they
drive continued expansion in the Latin American market," said
Rick Deurloo, president of
Commercial Engines at Pratt & Whitney. "With unmatched fuel
efficiency, payload and range, GTF engines will enable JetSMART to
open new routes across South
America and fly more people, farther, with less fuel and
lower carbon emissions."
"We are pleased to select additional GTF engines for our A320neo
family fleet, as a key element to reduce fuel consumption and
CO2 emissions by 20%, with a 75% smaller noise
footprint. All of this contributes to our ULCC model and commitment
to low fares and sustainable aviation, providing a better
experience to our customers," said Estuardo
Ortiz, CEO, JetSMART.
JetSMART has also concluded a support package with Pratt &
Whitney for inspections of GTF engines, further strengthening the
relationship as strategic partners.
The Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engine, featuring Collins Aerospace
nacelle and engine accessories, delivers industry-leading fuel
efficiency and sustainability benefits for single-aisle
aircraft. 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 prattwhitney.com/gtf.
About Pratt & Whitney
Pratt & Whitney is a
world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft
engines and auxiliary power units. To learn more visit
www.prattwhitney.com.
About RTX
RTX is the world's largest aerospace and
defense company. With more than 185,000 global employees, we push
the limits of technology and science to redefine how we connect and
protect our world. Through industry-leading businesses – Collins
Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon – we are advancing
aviation, engineering integrated defense systems for operational
success, and developing next-generation technology solutions and
manufacturing to help global customers address their most critical
challenges. The company, with 2023 sales of $68.9 billion, is headquartered in Arlington,
Virginia.
For questions or to schedule an interview, please contact
corporatepr@rtx.com
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