PRATT AND WHITNEY, A division of Raytheon Technologies Corp. announced on December 18, 2020 that the Geared Turbofan (GTF) engines powering the A320neo family have achieved a world-class engine dispatch reliability rate of 99.98 per cent. “The GTF engine powers more than 900 aircraft across nearly 50 airlines and three aircraft families: Airbus A320neo, Airbus A220 and Embraer E-Jets E2. GTF engines have saved more than 400 million gallons of fuel and over 3.8 million metric tonnes of carbon emissions since they entered service in 2016,” the manufacturer stated.
“Thanks to upgrades completed in close coordination with our customers in 2020, GTF engines for the A320neo family are now delivering industry-leading reliability. When you combine this with our best-in-class fuel efficiency and low carbon emissions, it’s easy to see why GTF-powered fleets have seen high utilisation as the industry begins to recover,” said Carroll Lane, President of Commercial Engines at Pratt & Whitney.
The manufacturer also added that the fleet has achieved an exceptional level of operational performance: A320neo family aircraft with GTF engines have averaged more flights and more hours per day than comparable aircraft. “The GTF-powered A320neo family is currently operating at about 90 per cent of its pre-pandemic utilisation levels. The A220, E190-E2 and E195-E2 have also proven their value with our customers, with airlines depending on them for the right mix of capacity, range and economics. These aircraft have been operating at about 80 per cent of pre-COVID utilisation throughout much of the crisis,” added Lane.
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