Pratt & Whitney’s GTF engines to propel LATAM’s fleet towards reduced carbon footprint and improved operational performance.
LATAM Airlines Group S.A. (“LATAM”) has chosen Pratt & Whitney’s GTF engines to power additional A320neo family aircraft, expanding on their initial order of more than 40 aircraft in 2013. With the inclusion of remaining options, the deal is set to cover up to 146 aircraft. Pratt & Whitney will also provide engine maintenance services to LATAM through a long-term EngineWise® Comprehensive service agreement.
“At LATAM we are committed not only to connecting South America to the world, but doing so caring for the environment and reducing our carbon footprint. We are proud to enhance our partnership with Pratt & Whitney to power our A320neo family, which will allow us to do so, as we expect to grow this fleet over 100 strong in the coming years,” said Roberto Alvo, CEO, LATAM Airlines Group.
Based in Santiago, Chile, LATAM is the leading airline group in Latin America, operating in Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. The airline also offers international services within Latin America, Europe, Oceania, the U.S., and the Caribbean. LATAM was the first airline in the Americas to operate the Airbus A320neo aircraft. Currently, LATAM operates over 80 Airbus A320neo aircraft powered by V2500 engines and 16 Airbus A320neo family aircraft powered by GTF engines.
“Our relationship with LATAM, including their predecessor LAN Airlines, dates back more than seven decades with the Twin Wasp engine on Douglas DC-3 aircraft,” said Rick Deurloo, Commercial Engines president at Pratt & Whitney. “GTF engines are already delivering exceptional economic and sustainability benefits to LATAM and we look forward to providing even greater value in the years to come,” he further added.
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The Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engine, equipped with Collins Aerospace nacelle and accessories, offers the highest fuel efficiency and lowest greenhouse gas emissions for the Airbus A320neo family. GTF-powered aircraft can reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by 16% to 20%, NOx emissions by up to 50%, and noise footprint by up to 75%.* The GTF engines are certified for operating with 50% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and have successfully undergone testing with 100% SAF. This positions GTF engines to contribute to further carbon footprint reduction, supporting the aviation industry’s goal of achieving net zero emissions by the 2050s. Furthermore, Pratt & Whitney is committed to advancing even more efficient and sustainable propulsion technologies in the future, including the Pratt & Whitney GTF Advantage engine and beyond.
