GTF engines selected for follow-on A321neo
order
SINGAPORE, Feb. 21,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- (SINGAPORE AIRSHOW) - Pratt & Whitney, an
RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, and new-age airline Vietjet announced
today that the airline has exercised options for an additional 19
firm GTF-powered A321neo aircraft. Pratt & Whitney will also
provide Vietjet with engine maintenance through an EngineWise®
Comprehensive service agreement. A signing ceremony took place at
the Singapore Airshow with representatives from both companies.
Vietjet is a rapidly growing airline with an expansive fleet and
flight network. Vietjet Chief Executive Officer Dinh Viet Phuong, said. "We continue to select
and trust our partner, Pratt & Whitney, as they have long been
a world leader in the aviation industry with a solid technology
foundation. We are confident about the GTF-powered aircraft that
provide fuel efficiency and reduce the environmental impact.
Vietjet continues to have trust and faith in the ongoing support
provided by Pratt & Whitney."
Vietjet received its first A321neo aircraft in 2018 and
currently operates a fleet of 24 GTF-powered A321neo aircraft.
Combined with the airline's previous orders, Vietjet has committed
to up to 87 aircraft of this type.
"Nearly a decade ago, Vietjet first selected the GTF engine, and
we value the airline's continued trust in Pratt & Whitney to
power its expanding fleet," said Rick
Deurloo, president of Commercial Engines at Pratt &
Whitney. "GTF engines provide Vietjet with some of the lowest fuel
consumption and emissions in the region."
Vietjet is actively expanding its flight network to serve
passengers throughout Vietnam,
Australia, India, China,
Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, Thailand, and many more intercontinental
destinations. The airline aims to provide the best flying
experience at the most competitive cost for passengers through
strategic partnerships with leading aviation and technology
partners in the industry worldwide.
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.
About Vietjet
The new-age carrier Vietjet has not only
revolutionized the aviation industry in Vietnam but also been a pioneering airline
across the region and around the world. With a focus on cost
management ability, effective operations, and performance, applying
the latest technology to all activities and leading the trend,
Vietjet offers flying opportunities with cost-saving and flexible
fares as well as diversified services to meet customers'
demands.
Vietjet is a fully-fledged member of International Air Transport
Association (IATA) with the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA)
certificate. As Vietnam's largest
private carrier, the airline has been awarded the highest ranking
for safety with 7 stars by the world's only safety and product
rating website airlineratings.com and listed as one of the world's
50 best airlines for healthy financing and operations by Airfinance
Journal in many consecutive years. The airline has also been named
as Best Low-Cost Carrier by renowned organizations such as Skytrax,
CAPA, Airline Ratings, and many others.
Further information at www.vietjetair.com
Media contact:
Vietjet
Kieu Duong (Amy)
E: kieuduong@vietjetair.com
Tel: +84 932 775 066
For questions or to schedule an interview, please contact
corporatepr@rtx.com.
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