China Southern Airlines has selected Pratt & Whitney's PW4170 Advantage70 engine to power its order of 16 Airbus A330 aircraft. Pratt & Whitney is a United Technologies Corp. company.
The contract, which is valued at $1.29 billion, also includes a 15-year Fleet Management Plan for engine maintenance.
"We selected Pratt & Whitney's PW4170 Advantage70 engine because of the environmental and operational benefits provided by this engine," said Su-Guang Dong, executive vice president, Engineering and Maintenance, China Southern. "We are pleased with the performance of our PW4170-powered A330 aircraft as well as the support provided by Pratt & Whitney. The engine provides excellent reliability and significant cost-savings."
"Pratt & Whitney is delighted that China Southern has once again selected the PW4170 Advantage70," said Todd Kallman, president, Pratt & Whitney Commercial Engines. "This agreement continues a valued relationship between Pratt & Whitney and China Southern. We are dedicated to offering unparalleled quality and service to all our customers."
Pratt & Whitney's PW4170 engine to power China Southern’s A330s
