AirAsia X has ordered 150 Airbus (EADSY) A220 aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines, with the first of these aircraft to be delivered starting in 2028. Pratt & Whitney, an RTX (RTX) business, will provide AirAsia with engine maintenance through a 12-year EngineWise Comprehensive service agreement. “Today marks an important milestone as we welcome AirAsia as the newest customer to the GTF family,” said Rick Deurloo, president of Commercial Engines, Pratt & Whitney. “This order reflects the airline’s confidence in the GTF engine and its unmatched fuel efficiency and smaller noise footprint. It establishes a strong foundation for a partnership that will support AirAsia’s growth for the years ahead.”
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