13 July, 2018: JetBlue Airways, an American low cost airline headquartered in New York City has selected Pratt & Whitney Geared Turbofan (GTF) engines to power its 60 firm Airbus A220-300 aircraft. This announcement follows previous firm orders from JetBlue for GTF engines to power 85 Airbus A320neo family aircraft.
"This selection marks a milestone for our airline," said Robin Hayes, chief executive officer, JetBlue. "The role Pratt & Whitney has played in the development of this aircraft – and, in fact, all the great aircraft we've considered – is a testament to the company's vision and its talented team. We look forward to the benefits the GTF will bring to our airline and to our customers."