PARIS, June 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Pratt &
Whitney, a division of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), today
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 JetSMART´s current A320ceo fleet, facilitating
continued growth of operations to include expansion in the South
American market, while benefitting from reduced fuel burn,
emissions and noise. So far, we have an impeccable operation, so
this agreement, with one of the most prestigious engine companies
in the world, reassures our strong commitment with our passengers
that we will continue operating with the highest safety standards.
The efficiency gained with the A320neo will allow us to further
reduce our cost and provide our customers with lower fares across
South America," said Estuardo Ortiz, JetSMART CEO.
"We are excited for JetSMART to join the GTF family and begin
receiving the fuel savings that will help the airline maintain its
low cost approach while powering its growth," said Rick Deurloo, chief customer officer and senior
vice president, Customers at Pratt & Whitney. "Pratt &
Whitney is proud to support the continued industry growth in the
Latin American market."
Since entering into service in early 2016, the GTF engine has
demonstrated its promised ability to reduce fuel burn by 16
percent, to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions by 50 percent compared
to the regulatory standard, and to reduce the noise footprint by 75
percent.
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development, production support, performance and realization of the
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