London. Farnborough Air Show: Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, and Air Niugini have finalised engine and aftermarket agreements for the GTF engines that will power the airline’s fleet of 11 Airbus A220 aircraft. Pratt & Whitney will provide a full suite of support services with a 12-year EngineWise® Comprehensive agreement. With this order, Air Niugini becomes a first-time GTF customer.
“GTF engines offer unmatched payload and range, enabling Air Niugini to open new routes internationally, while benefitting from industry-leading fuel efficiency, and we look forward to supporting the airline’s fleet in the years ahead,” said Rick Deurloo, president of Commercial Engines at Pratt & Whitney.
“This is an exciting time for Air Niugini as we modernise our fleet,” said Gary Seddon, chief executive officer of Air Niugini. “By upgrading next-generation aircraft with the most efficient engines, this will revolutionise travel for our passengers, ensuring significant reduction in fuel consumption and emissions, while expanding our route offerings and enhancing passenger experience.”
Air Niugini is the national carrier of Papua New Guinea based in the capital Port Moresby. It operates an extensive domestic network as well as internationally to Australia, Asia and the Pacific. The airline’s new fleet will deliver more capacity and greater reliability throughout its network.
Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power units.RTX with its global work force pushes the limits of technology and science to redefine how we connect and protect our world. Through industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon – they are advancing aviation, engineering integrated defence systems, and developing next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing to help global customers address their most critical challenges. The company, with 2023 sales of $69 billion, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.
