Singapore – BOC Aviation, an aircraft leasing company wholly owned by the Bank of China has selected Pratt & Whitney PurePower PW1100G-JM engines for 15 firm A320neo aircraft.
Deliveries are scheduled to commence in 2017. Pratt & Whitney is a division of United Technologies Corp.
Speaking at the Singapore air Show, Robert Martin, managing director and chief executive officer of BOC Aviation, says, "We chose Pratt & Whitney's PurePower engines because we are confident in this new technology and the savings in fuel burn it will deliver.
“We are building on an enduring partnership with Pratt & Whitney to meet the needs of our customers," he adds.
"BOC Aviation's prominence in the aircraft leasing industry continues to increase, and Pratt & Whitney is proud to have its PurePower engines play a part in their future growth," says Dave Brantner, president, Pratt & Whitney Commercial Engines.
Source: Pratt & Whitney