Pratt and Whitney wins USD533 million order for V2500 Engines from Wizz Air

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The combined engine and aftermarket deal is valued at more than USD533 million to Pratt & Whitney, if all options are exercised. Pratt & Whitney, a United Technologies Corp. UTX company, is a major participant in International Aero Engines (IAE).
 
Wizz Air currently operates 18 IAE-powered aircraft and has on order a further 23 A320s that are already committed to be equipped with the V2500.
 
The V2500-A5 is available in seven different thrust settings ranging from 22,000 lbs. to 33,000 lbs. to power the Airbus A319, A320 and A321 family of aircraft, as well as the A319 Corporate Jet. More than 5,000 V2500 engines are in service or on firm order. V2500Select(R) is a tailored package combining aftermarket support and the V2500 SelectOne(TM) engine upgrade, providing operators with reduced operating costs and a predictable budget.
 
 
 
 

(c) Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation. Date posted: 21-Jul-08

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