Pratt & Whitney has landed one of the largest engine orders “in recent aviation history” with IndiGo’s selection of the PurePower PW1100G to power its fleet of 150 Airbus A320neos, the engine manufacturer announced this morning. Although neither the Indian low-fare airline nor Airbus has announced a conversion of the MOU covering the 150 airplanes, Pratt & Whitney president David Hess told reporters today in West Palm Beach, Fla., that he would characterize the engine deal as a firm order. The contract, which covers options on another 30 airplanes, “is probably Pratt’s largest order in fifty years,” said Hess.
With the IndiGo deal, Pratt & Whitney now claims to hold orders and options for more than 1,200 PW1000G “geared turbofan” engines. IndiGo ranks as India’s largest and fastest growing low-cost carrier. It operates domestic services linking 25 destinations from Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport.
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