Split Order Between PurePower Geared Turbofan And V2500 Engines

Pratt & Whitney has signed a deal for PW1100G-JM and V2500 engines to power up to 32 A320 family aircraft with an undisclosed leasing company. The PW1100G-JM engine is offered by Pratt & Whitney. The V2500 engine is offered through IAE International Aero Engines AG, a multinational aero engine consortium whose shareholders comprise Pratt & Whitney; Pratt & Whitney Aero Engines International GmbH; Japanese Aero Engines Corporation; and MTU Aero Engines GmbH.

"The lessor community is very important to us and we take pride in offering engines that have a history of dependability and provide the right solution to the industry," said Rick Deurloo , senior vice president, Commercial Engines, Sales, Marketing and Customer Service, Pratt & Whitney.

The Pratt & Whitney PurePower Geared Turbofan engine is demonstrating mature reliability levels of approximately 99.8 percent and has met all of its performance commitments from the start including a 16 percent reduction in fuel burn, a 75 percent decrease in the noise footprint and a 50 percent reduction in regulated emissions, the company says.

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