Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engines selected for follow-on
A320neo and A321neo order
SINGAPORE, Feb. 20,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- (Singapore Airshow) -- Pratt
& Whitney, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, was selected by Cebu
Pacific Air (Cebu Pacific) to provide GTF engines to power an
additional 10 A321neo and five A320neo aircraft. Pratt &
Whitney will also provide Cebu Pacific with GTF engine maintenance
through an EngineWise® Comprehensive service agreement.
"Pratt & Whitney has been providing GTF power to Cebu
Pacific since 2019," said Rick
Deurloo, president of Commercial Engines at Pratt &
Whitney. "With deliveries for this most recent order starting in
2025, the GTF engine will provide even more fuel and carbon
emissions savings."
Cebu Pacific currently has 33 GTF-powered A320neo family
aircraft in service. Prior to providing GTF power, Pratt &
Whitney supplied JT8D engines for the airline's DC-9 aircraft.
Pratt & Whitney and Cebu Pacific's relationship extends back to
the 1990s.
"We continue to grow the number of routes we offer to our
passengers while benefitting from lower operating costs," said
Michael B. Szucs, chief executive
officer of Cebu Pacific. "Lower operating costs are a key component
for us to continue our growth and the substantial improvements in
fuel burn are a part of our ongoing commitment to reduce our
environmental footprint."
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.
About Cebu Pacific
Cebu Pacific
(CEB), the
Philippines' leading airline, entered the aviation industry
on March 8,1996 and pioneered the
"low fare, great value" strategy. It has flown over 200 million
passengers since inception. CEB offers the widest
domestic network in the
Philippines with 35 domestic destinations. It also currently
operates flights to 25 international destinations, spanning across
Asia, Australia, and the Middle East.
For questions or to schedule an interview, please contact
corporatepr@rtx.com.
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