Pratt & Whitney GTF engine orders exceed 2,000 in past 12 months

In the past 12 months, United Technologies Corp.’s Pratt & Whitney division has received more than 2,000 new GTF engine orders and commitments, including options and spares, from 22 customers.

"The GTF's strong order book over the past year is a reflection of the tremendous value the engine provides to operators," said Chris Calio, president of commercial engines at Pratt & Whitney.

There are nearly 200 GTF-powered aircraft in service with 26 operators around the world. Total engine flight hours are almost 1 million for the combined GTF-powered fleet of A320neo family, A220, and E190-E2 aircraft.

Since entering service in early 2016, the GTF engine family has reduced fuel burn by 16% to 20%, reduced regulated emissions and lowered noise.

Pratt & Whitney is investing more than $1.3 billion in its global manufacturing and aftermarket network, with 21st century technology, to transform and modernize its U.S. and global footprint to support the ramp up of the GTF and other engine programs.

At the 2018 Farnborough Airshow, Pratt & Whitney officials announced:

• GTF engines will power up to 60 Airbus A220 aircraft ordered under a memorandum of understanding by a start-up airline to be based in the United States. The first aircraft is scheduled to be delivered in 2021.
• China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Ltd. (CALC) signed a contract for P&W GTF engines to power 18 firm-order A320neo family aircraft.
• Air Transat selected GTF engines to power 17 firm-order A321neo family aircraft from AerCap. Aircraft deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2019.