SKY becomes first-time Pratt & Whitney
customer
LONDON, July 23,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Farnborough Air Show
– Pratt & Whitney, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, announced
today that Chilean-based SKY Airline has entered into a memorandum
of understanding to select the GTF engine to power 10 firm Airbus
A321XLR aircraft, with options for 29 Airbus A320neo and A321neo
aircraft. With this selection, SKY Airline becomes a first-time
Pratt & Whitney customer.
"This selection is a testament to SKY Airline's confidence in
the GTF engine over the long term," said Rick Deurloo, president of Commercial Engines at
Pratt & Whitney. "These engines and aircraft will enable SKY to
continue its route expansion while delivering industry-leading fuel
efficiency and low CO2 emissions."
Pratt & Whitney plans to provide long-term maintenance
services via an EngineWise™ Comprehensive service agreement.
Founded in Chile in 2001, SKY
is a low-cost airline that operates a modern fleet of Airbus
A320/A321neo aircraft, becoming the first full neo-operator
worldwide, and flying to more than 40 domestic and international
routes in the Americas through its subsidiaries in Chile and Peru. In June
2024, SKY was awarded as "The best low-cost airline in
South America" by SKYTRAX, for the
fourth time.
"SKY has doubled revenues compared to pre-COVID and plans to
continue this successful growth path for the next six years,
including expanding our valuable low-cost model to the long range
markets, becoming the first airline to introduce the XLR aircraft
in Latin America," said
Juan Pablo Latorre, chief financial
officer, SKY Airline. "As we continue to grow, SKY remains focused
on making travel accessible, affordable and sustainable. The
A320neo family aircraft powered by GTF engines will provide both
environmental and economic advantages."
About Pratt & Whitney
Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture
and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power units. To learn
more visit www.prattwhitney.com.
About RTX
With more than 185,000 global employees, RTX
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 – we are
advancing aviation, engineering integrated defense 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.
For questions or to schedule an interview, please contact
corporatepr@rtx.com.
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