Tue, May 03, 2016
The Recent Order By Delta Air Lines For Bombardier's C Series Aircraft Will Use Pratt & Whitney’s PurePower Engine
Pratt & Whitney's PurePower Geared Turbofan engine will power Bombardier's largest C Series aircraft order based on an agreement signed by Delta Air Lines for 125 aircraft. The order consists of 75 firm aircraft with options for up to 50 more as well as a 15-year services agreement.
"Bombardier champions sustainable and leading edge technology and that is why we chose Pratt & Whitney to power our game-changing C Series aircraft family which together received a strong endorsement from the Delta Air Lines order today," said Fred Cromer, president, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft. "The C Series aircraft is revolutionizing the single-aisle aircraft market and the Pratt & Whitney engine is a big factor and important partner in this success and we look forward to this continued support to our C Series customers."
"Today's historic deal is fantastic for the North American aviation industry, and we send our congratulations to Bombardier and Delta and know that the Pratt & Whitney PurePower engine will deliver unmatched value in terms of fuel burn, noise and emissions," said Rick Deurloo, senior vice president, Sales & Marketing, Commercial Engines, Pratt & Whitney. "Customers continue to believe in the ingenuity of our engine technology – recognizing it represents one of the most compelling stories in aviation history. This engine is more than just a means to power an aircraft; it defines an age in sustainable aviation technology."
(Image provided by Pratt & Whitney)
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