IndiGo selects Pratt & Whitney engines for its 150 new Airbus

Lalit K Jha
Washington, Apr 2 (PTI): India's low cost carrier
IndiGo has selected Pratt & Whitney engines, a division of
United Technologies Group, to power its fleet of 150 new
Airbus - A320neo family aircraft.
In addition, Pratt & Whitney would also provide
maintenance for these engines, the media release said.
"Our selection underscores the confidence in the Pratt
& Whitney PurePower engine and is another important milestone
in IndiGo's history," Indigo Founders Rakesh Gangwal and Rahul
Bhatia said.
Under the deal, each IndiGo Airbus A320neo family
aircraft will be powered by two PurePower PW1100G engines with
benefits including double-digit reductions in fuel burn,
environmental emissions, engine noise and operating costs as
compared to current engines.
"At IndiGo, we are committed to maintain low fares
while reducing our impact on the environment through the use
of green technology such as these PurePower engines," the
founders said in the joint statement.
Pratt & Whitney President David Hess said, "We are
honoured IndiGo chose the PurePower engine - one of the
largest engine orders in recent aviation history - for their
new A320neo family fleet".
He added, "For more than 85 years Pratt & Whitney has
delivered dependable engines for its global customers. We look
forward to delivering these dependable PurePower engines with
its fuel burn, maintenance and environmental benefits to
IndiGo as they grow to meet India's new demands," he said.