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Cathy Buyck

While Airbus maintained a bit of a low profile on the first day of the Farnborough Airshow, announcing just one order from Royal Bhutan Airlines for three A320neo and two A321XLRs, it used the show to celebrate&nbsp;Cebu Pacific (CEB)’s purchase of up to 152 A321neo aircraft, the largest aircraft order in Philippine aviation history. &nbsp;The partners signed the binding memorandum of understanding earlier this month and covers firm orders for up to 102 A321neos, plus 50 A320neo family purchase rights. CEB has selected Pratt &amp; Whitney GTF engines to power the aircraft."
“This latest order demonstrates the growing opportunities for aviation in&nbsp;the Philippines&nbsp;and the larger&nbsp;Asia Pacific&nbsp;region,” said&nbsp;Rick Deurloo, president of commercial engines at Pratt &amp; Whitney. “Our GTF engine will power this growth while delivering industry-leading fuel efficiency and sustainability benefits for single-aisle aircraft.” The RTX business said it expects to complete the purchase agreement in the third quarter of the year.
In a separate statement, Pratt &amp; Whitney said that SMBC Aviation Capital had exercised options for 22 Pratt &amp; Whitney GTF-powered A320neo firm orders. The deal supplements a 2021 order for 20 additional aircraft, bringing the lessor’s commitment to 42 firm A320neo family aircraft equipped with GTF engines.
SMBC Aviation Capital currently manages a portfolio of 142 GTF-powered A320neo family aircraft.
“We appreciate SMBC Aviation Capital’s continued confidence in Pratt &amp; Whitney as we work together to deliver economic and environmental benefits for airline customers,” commented Deurloo. “These additional orders are a testament to the advantages this engine delivers as the most fuel-efficient, sustainable engine for single-aisle aircraft.”
Airbus offers its A320neo family with two engine choices–Pratt &amp; Whitney’s PurePower PW1100G geared turbofan, and CFM International’s Leap-1A.
Separately, Chilean-based low-cost airline Sky Airline selected the GTF engine to power 10 A321XLR aircraft. Also taking options for 29 Airbus A320 and A321neos. Sky Airline becomes a first-time Pratt &amp; Whitney customer. Pratt &amp; Whitney plans to provide long-term maintenance services via an EngineWise comprehensive service agreement.

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