National airline of Papua New
Guinea is a first-time GTF customer
LONDON, July 24,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Farnborough Air Show
-- Pratt & Whitney, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business,
and Air Niugini have finalized engine and aftermarket agreements
for the GTF engines that will power the airline's fleet of 11
Airbus A220 aircraft. Pratt & Whitney will provide a full suite
of support services with a 12-year EngineWise® Comprehensive
agreement. With this order, Air Niugini becomes a first-time GTF
customer.
"GTF engines offer unmatched payload and range, enabling Air
Niugini to open new routes internationally, while benefitting from
industry-leading fuel efficiency, and we look forward to supporting
the airline's fleet in the years ahead," said Rick Deurloo, president of Commercial Engines at
Pratt & Whitney.
"This is an exciting time for Air Niugini as we modernize our
fleet," said Gary Seddon, chief
executive officer of Air Niugini. "By upgrading next-generation
aircraft with the most efficient engines, this will revolutionize
travel for our passengers, ensuring significant reduction in fuel
consumption and emissions, while expanding our route offerings and
enhancing passenger experience."
Air Niugini is the national carrier of Papua New Guinea based in the capital
Port Moresby. It operates an
extensive domestic network as well as internationally to
Australia, Asia and the Pacific. The airline's new fleet
will deliver more capacity and greater reliability throughout its
network.
About Pratt & Whitney
Pratt & Whitney is
a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft
engines and auxiliary power units. To learn more visit
www.prattwhitney.com.
About RTX
With more than 185,000 global
employees, RTX pushes the limits of technology and
science to redefine how we connect and protect our world. Through
industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt &
Whitney, and Raytheon – we are advancing aviation, engineering
integrated defense systems, and developing next-generation
technology solutions and manufacturing to help global customers
address their most critical challenges. The company, with 2023
sales of $69 billion, is
headquartered in Arlington,
Virginia.
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