Shenzhen Airlines has selected Pratt & Whitney GTF engines to power its inaugural fleet of six Airbus A321neo aircraft, which the airline sourced from ICBC Leasing. Shenzhen Airlines has also selected an EngineWise Comprehensive service agreement for long-term engine maintenance. The airline expects to receive its first GTF-powered A321neo aircraft later this year.
“Shenzhen Airlines is taking a big step forward by adding the larger, longer-range A321neo to its fleet,” said Lori Liu, president, Greater China at Pratt & Whitney. “With GTF engines and an EngineWise agreement, they will get not only the highest fuel efficiency and lowest carbon emissions available for the A321neo, but also low operating costs and more predictable maintenance.”
Shenzhen Airlines currently operates 27 GTF-powered A320neo aircraft and is one of 11 Chinese carriers to operate GTF engines. The airline’s fleet also includes 41 A320ceo aircraft with International Aero Engine’s V2500 engines.