VietJet Air select PW PurePower Geared Turbofan

VietJet Air have selected the PurePower Geared Turbofan (GTF) engine to power an order of 10 new aircraft. This deal includes a 12-year EngineWise™ Fleet Management Programme order and follows a February 2016 contract signing for GTF engines to power VietJet’s 63 newly ordered aircraft. Since entering into service in early 2016, the GTF engine has demonstrated its promised ability to reduce fuel burn by 16 percent, regulated emissions by 50 percent and noise footprint by 75 percent.

Meanwhile, Pratt & Whitney have an agreement with Air China Limited (Air China) and Shenzhen Airlines for 60 Airbus A320neo family aircraft, powered by PurePower Geared Turbofan (GTF) engines. The contract with Air China includes a 15-year Pratt & Whitney EngineWise™ Fleet Management Programme.