Aegean Airlines has, its been announced today, selected the Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engine to power up to 62 Airbus A320neo family aircraft - (30 firm orders, 12 options and up to 20 leased). Pratt & Whitney will also provide the airline with engine maintenance through a long-term comprehensive service agreement.
"We selected the Pratt & Whitney GTF engine to provide our passengers with the newest and most advanced technology available for our new Airbus aircraft," said Eftichios Vassilakis, Chairman at Aegean Airlines. "The GTF will serve us and our customers with the most economical and environmentally friendly power available on the market today."
It should be no surprise the airline has chosen Pratt & Whitney, the company already powers the Aegean Airlines fleet of 49 V2500-powered A320ceo family aircraft. The Athens-based airline's subsidiary company, Olympic Air, also currently operates 12 PW100-powered regional Turboprop aircraft.
"We are honored by Aegean Airlines' continued confidence in our engines and services," said Rick Deurloo, senior vice president of sales, marketing and customer support at Pratt & Whitney. "Pratt & Whitney and Aegean Airlines have fostered a great relationship over the years and we are excited to maintain and grow this relationship for many years to come."
(Photos Pratt & Whitney / Airbus)
