RTX's Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engines to power 11 Airbus A220 aircraft for Air Niugini
Rhea-AI Summary
Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, has finalized agreements with Air Niugini for GTF engines to power 11 Airbus A220 aircraft. The deal includes a 12-year EngineWise® Comprehensive aftermarket support agreement. Air Niugini, the national carrier of Papua New Guinea, becomes a first-time GTF customer.
The GTF engines offer unmatched payload and range, enabling Air Niugini to open new international routes while benefiting from industry-leading fuel efficiency. This fleet modernization will revolutionize travel for Air Niugini passengers, significantly reducing fuel consumption and emissions while expanding route offerings and enhancing passenger experience.
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- Secured engine and aftermarket agreements for 11 Airbus A220 aircraft
- 12-year EngineWise® Comprehensive support agreement included
- Potential for expanded international routes due to GTF engine capabilities
- Expected reduction in fuel consumption and emissions
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- None.
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, RTX declined 0.13%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.
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National airline of
"GTF engines offer unmatched payload and range, enabling Air Niugini to open new routes internationally, while benefitting from industry-leading fuel efficiency, and we look forward to supporting the airline's fleet in the years ahead," said Rick Deurloo, president of Commercial Engines at Pratt & Whitney.
"This is an exciting time for Air Niugini as we modernize our fleet," said Gary Seddon, chief executive officer of Air Niugini. "By upgrading next-generation aircraft with the most efficient engines, this will revolutionize travel for our passengers, ensuring significant reduction in fuel consumption and emissions, while expanding our route offerings and enhancing passenger experience."
Air Niugini is the national carrier of
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
With more than 185,000 global employees, RTX pushes 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, and developing next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing to help global customers address their most critical challenges. The company, with 2023 sales of
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