Wizz Air is currently in the process of selecting an engine manufacturer for 177 narrowbody Airbus currently on order.
The airline is currently supplied by engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney.
Wizz Air is among airlines that have been forced to ground many planes due to a powder metal issue with the Pratt & Whitney's geared turbofan (GTF) engine.
“We are right now in the process of tendering our engine order,” said Jozesf Varadi, Wizz Air’s chief executive officer.
“Wizz Air has 330 aircraft on order, about half of which are confirmed to have the GTF engines from Pratt & Whitney. The tender is for the remaining 177 planes. Choosing the next engine provider will depend on the acquisition cost, durability of the engine, operating cost and how the airline can financially get the cost guaranteed for aftermarket activities.”
The airline currently flies more than 750 routes with a fleet of 207 aircraft.
Wizz Air selecting engine manufacturer
