British Airways picks Pratt & Whitney GTF engines for 33 A320neo jets

At the Farnborough International Airshow, British Airways selected Pratt & Whitney engines for 33 firm A320neo aircraft with 30 options and a 12-year maintenance pact; a separate announcement covered 15 additional Tigerair Taiwan A320neo family aircraft.

Summary

British Airways selected Pratt & Whitney GTF engines for 33 firm Airbus A320neo aircraft, with options for 30 more jets, and signed a 12-year EngineWise Comprehensive maintenance agreement, with deliveries expected to begin in 2027. Separately, Pratt & Whitney said its GTF engines were also chosen for 15 additional Tigerair Taiwan A320neo family aircraft, extending that carrier’s use of the engine platform.

Terms & Concepts
  • GTF: Geared turbofan jet engine design.
  • A320neo: Airbus single-aisle aircraft family.
  • time on wing: Operating time before major maintenance.