Pratt:
21 November 2019: GoAir has signed an agreement with Pratt & Whitney, selecting their engine for the airline's order of 72 A320neo family aircraft.
GoAir will also be provided with a long-term EngineWise Comprehensive service agreement by Pratt & Whitney.
The delivery of the aircraft is expected to begin in 2021.
"We are pleased to partner with Pratt & Whitney once again for our next batch of 72 Airbus A320neo aircraft. We believe that the Pratt & Whitney GTF fuel efficient engines are the best-in-class and most suited for our network and operations. With its revolutionary geared fan technology the GTF engines will allow GoAir to fulfill its commitment towards carbon emissions. These benefits result in quieter communities, quieter flights and cleaner air. Besides, the Pratt & Whitney GTF engines will permit GoAir to continue its aggressive growth strategy and at the same time maintain our cost advantage," said Jeh Wadia, Managing Director, GoAir.
"India is a fast-developing and critically important region, and GoAir has been instrumental in contributing to this growth. Pratt & Whitney and GoAir share a close relationship going back to 2012, one that we are proud to grow and further strengthen with the expansion of their fleet powered by the GTF engine," said Rick Deurloo, Chief Customer Officer and Senior Vice President, Customers at Pratt & Whitney. "The fuel and environmental efficiencies of the GTF engines are well-matched to the needs of GoAir, and we are honored to continue our collaboration together."
