airBaltic and RTX's Pratt & Whitney Unveil Long-Term Engine Maintenance Deal
Latvian airline airBaltic and Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, have announced a long-term EngineWise™ Comprehensive maintenance services agreement for airBaltic's GTF engine fleet. The 17-year per-engine agreement links maintenance costs to engine utilization and provides greater transparency in planning and costs. This deal supports airBaltic's growth plans towards a 100 Airbus A220-300 fleet by 2030.
airBaltic, the global launch operator of the Airbus A220-300, has experienced a 25% reduction in fuel burn per seat with the PW1500G GTF engines compared to previous generations. The agreement aims to optimize fleet performance as airBaltic expands its route network, while maintaining a focus on fuel efficiency, lower carbon emissions, and reduced noise footprint.
La compagnia aerea lettone airBaltic e Pratt & Whitney, un'azienda di RTX, hanno annunciato un accordo di manutenzione a lungo termine EngineWise™ Comprehensive per la flotta di motori GTF di airBaltic. L'accordo di 17 anni per motore lega i costi di manutenzione all'utilizzo del motore e offre una maggiore trasparenza nella pianificazione e nei costi. Questo accordo sostiene i piani di crescita di airBaltic verso una flotta di 100 Airbus A220-300 entro il 2030.
airBaltic, il primo operatore mondiale dell'Airbus A220-300, ha registrato una riduzione del 25% dei consumi di carburante per posto con i motori PW1500G GTF rispetto alle generazioni precedenti. L'accordo mira a ottimizzare le prestazioni della flotta mentre airBaltic espande la sua rete di collegamenti, mantenendo un focus sull'efficienza del carburante, sulle minori emissioni di carbonio e sul ridotto impatto acustico.
La aerolínea letona airBaltic y Pratt & Whitney, una empresa de RTX, han anunciado un acuerdo de servicios de mantenimiento integral EngineWise™ a largo plazo para la flota de motores GTF de airBaltic. El acuerdo por motor de 17 años vincula los costos de mantenimiento con la utilización del motor y proporciona mayor transparencia en la planificación y los costos. Este acuerdo apoya los planes de crecimiento de airBaltic hacia una flota de 100 Airbus A220-300 para 2030.
airBaltic, el operador mundial de lanzamiento del Airbus A220-300, ha experimentado una reducción del 25% en el consumo de combustible por asiento con los motores PW1500G GTF en comparación con generaciones anteriores. El acuerdo tiene como objetivo optimizar el rendimiento de la flota mientras airBaltic expande su red de rutas, manteniendo el enfoque en la eficiencia del combustible, menores emisiones de carbono y una reducción en la huella acústica.
라트비아 항공사 airBaltic와 RTX의 사업인 프랫 앤드 휘트니는 airBaltic의 GTF 엔진 플릿을 위한 장기 EngineWise™ 포괄적 유지보수 서비스 계약을 발표했습니다. 17년 기간의 엔진별 계약은 유지보수 비용을 엔진 사용량에 연계하고 계획 및 비용의 투명성을 높여줍니다. 이 계약은 airBaltic이 2030년까지 100대의 에어버스 A220-300을 보유하는 성장 계획을 지원합니다.
airBaltic은 에어버스 A220-300의 글로벌 출시 운항사로서 이전 세대와 비교해 PW1500G GTF 엔진으로 좌석당 연료 소모를 25% 줄였습니다. 이 계약은 airBaltic이 네트워크를 확장하면서 항공기 성능을 최적화하고 연료 효율성, 탄소 배출 감소, 소음 저감에 집중하는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다.
La compagnie aérienne lettone airBaltic et Pratt & Whitney, une entreprise d'RTX, ont annoncé un accord de services de maintenance complète EngineWise™ à long terme pour la flotte de moteurs GTF d'airBaltic. Cet accord de 17 ans par moteur lie les coûts de maintenance à l'utilisation du moteur et offre une plus grande transparence dans la planification et les coûts. Cet accord soutient les plans de croissance d'airBaltic vers une flotte de 100 Airbus A220-300 d'ici 2030.
airBaltic, le premier opérateur mondial de l'Airbus A220-300, a enregistré une réduction de 25% de la consommation de carburant par siège avec les moteurs PW1500G GTF par rapport aux générations précédentes. L'accord vise à optimiser les performances de la flotte alors qu'airBaltic étend son réseau, tout en maintenant l'accent sur l'efficacité énergétique, la réduction des émissions de carbone et une empreinte sonore diminuée.
Die lettische Fluggesellschaft airBaltic und Pratt & Whitney, ein Unternehmen von RTX, haben eine langfristige EngineWise™ umfassende Wartungsdienstleistungsvereinbarung für die GTF-Motorflotte von airBaltic bekannt gegeben. Die 17-jährige Vereinbarung pro Motor verknüpft Wartungskosten mit der Motorennutzung und bietet größere Transparenz in der Planung und den Kosten. Dieser Vertrag unterstützt die Wachstumspläne von airBaltic in Richtung einer Flotte von 100 Airbus A220-300 bis 2030.
airBaltic, der weltweit erste Betreiber des Airbus A220-300, hat mit den PW1500G GTF-Motoren eine 25%ige Reduzierung des Treibstoffverbrauchs pro Sitzplatz im Vergleich zu vorherigen Generationen erreicht. Die Vereinbarung zielt darauf ab, die Flottenleistung zu optimieren, während airBaltic ihr Streckennetz ausbaut, und dabei den Fokus auf Kraftstoffeffizienz, geringere Kohlenstoffemissionen und reduzierte Lärmemissionen zu legen.
- 17-year long-term maintenance agreement provides cost predictability
- Support for airBaltic's growth plans towards 100 Airbus A220-300 fleet by 2030
- 25% reduction in fuel burn per seat with PW1500G GTF engines
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GTF maintenance agreement supports airline's growth plans
"Pratt & Whitney has been a long-term, trusted collaborator of airBaltic since we became the global launch operator of the Airbus A220-300 aircraft type back in 2016," said Martin Gauss, president and CEO of airBaltic. "The aircraft's PW1500G GTF engines have delivered a
The 17-year per-engine agreement provides airBaltic with greater transparency and predictability in maintenance planning and associated costs.
"We will provide long-term support to airBaltic to optimize fleet performance as they expand their route network," said Rick Deurloo, president of Commercial Engines at Pratt & Whitney. "We appreciate the airline's continued confidence in the GTF engine and the value it provides with industry-leading fuel efficiency, lower carbon emissions and smaller noise footprint. Together, we share a strong commitment to make air travel more accessible while reducing the environmental impact."
About airBaltic
airBaltic (Air Baltic Corporation AS) is the leading airline in the Baltics and one of
airBaltic's commitment to excellence is recognized by numerous prestigious awards including the Best Airline in its region by Skytrax for three consecutive years. In 2022, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) recognized airBaltic with the Diversity and Inclusion Team Award, and in 2023, the company received the APEX Passenger Choice Award for Best Cabin Service in
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
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