United Technologies Corp

Pratt & Whitney GTF Engines to power JetSMART 85 A320neo Family Aircraft

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  Pratt & Whitney, a division of United Technologies Corp. (UTX), announced that JetSMART has selected the Pratt & Whitney GTF engine to power 85 firm order Airbus A320neo family aircraft. Pratt & Whitney will also provide JetSMART with GTF engine maintenance through a 12-year EngineWise Comprehensive service agreement. The first aircraft is expected to be delivered in the third quarter of 2019.   "The GTF-powered A320neo family aircraft will be a great addition to … [Read more...] about Pratt & Whitney GTF Engines to power JetSMART 85 A320neo Family Aircraft

Pratt & Whitney GTF engine fuel savings exceed $270M

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  Pratt & Whitney, a division of United Technologies Corp. (UTX), estimates that its Pratt & Whitney GTF engine customers collectively have saved more than 150 million gallons of fuel valued at $270 million USD, while avoiding 1.5 million tonnes of carbon emissions since the engine entered service in 2016. The GTF engine program continues to attract new orders and is ramping up production deliveries, all while supporting a growing in-service fleet.       Over the past year, the … [Read more...] about Pratt & Whitney GTF engine fuel savings exceed $270M