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Exclusive: IndiGo selects PW1100G to power A320neo order By

Jon Ostrower  on March 31, 2011 8:59 AM | Permalink | Comments (5) | TrackBacks (0) | The announcement should come as early as today:

IndiGo selects P&W to power up to 150 A320neosJon Ostrower/West Palm Beach

In a major coup for Pratt & Whitney's geared turbofan, A320neo launch customer, Indian low cost carrier IndiGo, is to announce it has selected the PW1100G to power up to 150 of the updated Airbus narrowbodies, say those familiar with the deal.

While the official announcement for 300 engines is expected as early as today, the win by the East Hartford-based engine maker comes on the heels of a hard-fought campaign to secure the right to provide 300 engines and associated service contracts to power what Airbus calls the "largest single firm order number for large jets in commercial aviation history".

IndiGo signed an 11 January memorandum of understanding with Airbus for up to 180 A320 aircraft, including 150 of the re-engined A320neo, making it the European airframer's launch customer for the new variant due for entry into service in 2016.

MIssing from the initial MoU was an engine selection, kicking off a fierce behind-the-scenes competition between the CFM International Leap-X and Pratt & Whitney PW1100G as both vied for the massive contract.

The selection represents the second win for Pratt & Whitney on the re-engined jet, having been chosen by International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) to power at least 60 of its 100 A320neo and A321neo aircraft.

The selection as launch customer also establishes the 208cm (81in) fan diameter PW1100G as the lead powerplant to fly first for Airbus's certification campaign.

Airbus says the new engine option for the A320 will reduce fuel burn up to 15%, compared to today's A320, a savings of over 1,510,000l (400,000gal) of Jet A and 3.600t CO2 per year.

The PW1524G, the first model of the P&W's PW1000G engine family, is currently in ground testing at two facilities in Manitoba, Canada and West Palm Beach, Florida as it progresses toward its first assignment to power the 110 to 125-seat Bombardier CSeries CS100 aircraft on its 2012 first flight and subsequent 2013 entry into service.

The PW1000G has also been selected to power the 70 to 90-seat Mitsubishi Regional Jet MRJ70 and MRJ90, as well as the 150-seat Irkut MS-21.

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5 Comments By Paulo M
on March 31, 2011 10:06 AM | Reply

What a another huge win for Pratt -- certainly endorsing the geared turbo fan...

By Bob
on March 31, 2011 10:14 AM | Reply

The GTF is gearing up.

But what is this about an exclusive? Guy Norris' has an item on today's Aviation Daily.

By Smokerr
on March 31, 2011 11:26 AM | Reply

I would call it interesting, IndiGo seems to be a stretch as far as a credible buyer (buyer of slots it seems to me on a real good deal from Airbus regardless of what Airbus is saying about getting their premium). Payback is 4-6 years out on the NEO if true.

On the other hand, I think that P&W has the right technology that has significant improvements ahead of it as they develop the GTF setup (LeapX is the end of the line by hot rodding existing).

For the 737 replacement, it would look like P&W is a for sure offering, and RR with an all new engine would be the other one and GE is left out.

By Smokerr
on April 1, 2011 12:57 PM | Reply

And now Air Asia is saying some A320 orders will be moved to NEO.

Something Airbus will not be able to stop. Anyone who has a fleet of the A320 types will be looking to move to NEO. Take what orders they have to, and shift if it makes financial sense for their routes.

Then Boeing will get the buzz in June on the 737 replacement and the fun really begins.

By Scentsy
on April 2, 2011 12:01 PM | Reply

Just last night at work,while closing up a RR on one of the Dreamliners, I was commenting to my associate about the timing in designing and producing a new powerplant. Definitely overdue and it looks like PW is on it.

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