Airbus has announced that it will offer Pratt & Whitney’s
award-winning geared turbofan^™ engine as an ultra-fuel-efficient
new engine option (neo) for its A320neo family of aircraft. Powered by the
PurePower^® PW1100G engine, A320neo aircraft offer significant fuel,
emissions, noise and operating cost benefits compared to the standard A320 family.
Pratt & Whitney’s advanced engine architecture – proven in unprecedented rig, ground and flight testing –
delivers double-digit improvements in fuel efficiency, environmental emissions, as well as a 50% reduction in noise.