PALASH ROY CHOWDHURY, Managing Director - India, Pratt & Whitney talks of how India -- the pioneer user of geared turbofan engine — has bonded strong with the company with time, be it with customer training Center in Hyderabad or the new bond with YMCA. Also, he gives insight on the engine issues with A320neos
What is your outlook for 2018 in India?
India is very important to Pratt & Whitney. India has proven to be the early adopter of this new technology, the geared turbofan (GTF) engine, the first new engine design in more than 30 years. There are more geared turbofan engines operating in India than in any other region, and we are excited to continue to deliver excellence with our broad range of products and services and meet customer needs to achieve long-term growth. This engine delivers at least 16 per cent more fuel efficiency than its predecessor – quite an advantage for operators especially in India, with fuel cost and tax. It’s the industry-disrupting technologies that set the GTF apart from its competition and allow its game changing performance. We have invested more than 20 years in the engine, maturing 48 new technologies that enable its impressive results. To meet the production demands of a historic engine ramp, we have invested more than $1.3 billion in its 21st Century, global production facilities to deliver its products quicker and with the highest quality. We have been very successful in the single aisle and turboprop segments and continue to be bullish.
Give us an overview about your customer training Center in Hyderabad? How do you see its future in India?
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