Qatar's C Series 'Issues' Hit Sour Note for Pratt
Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker's surprise revelation at the Farnborough airshow that "issues” with the Pratt & Whitney PW1000G geared turbo
Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker aired his concerns over "sensitive commercial issues" surrounding the Pratt & Whitney PW1000G and Bombardier C Series during the Farnborough International Airshow. (Photo: Mark Wagner)
Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker aired his concerns over "sensitive commercial issues" surrounding the Pratt & Whitney PW1000G and Bombardier C Series during the Farnborough International Airshow. (Photo: Mark Wagner)

Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker's surprise revelation at the Farnborough airshow that "issues” with the Pratt & Whitney PW1000G geared turbofan engine had blocked an order for as many as 90 Bombardier C Series jets at the show seemed the last thing P&W needed at a critical time for the engine program.

Al Baker declined to elaborate, but added that he hoped that the problem “could be resolved soon.” His statement inevitably raised questions about the new technology P&W hopes to deliver to the next generation of single-aisle equipment, either re-engined or all new.