Martin Gauss, President and CEO of airBaltic: “Pratt & Whitney has been a long-term, trusted partner of airBaltic since we became the global launch operator of the Airbus A220-300 aircraft type back in 2016. The aircraft’s PW1500G GTF engines have delivered a 25% reduction in fuel burn per seat compared to previous generations, resulting in significant cost savings. This agreement will support the growth plans of airBaltic towards a 100 Airbus A220-300 fleet by the year 2030. We are looking forward to many more years of successful cooperation with Pratt & Whitney.”
“We will provide long-term support to airBaltic to optimize fleet performance as they expand their route network,” said Rick Deurloo, President of Commercial Engines at Pratt & Whitney. “We appreciate the airline’s continued confidence in the GTF engine and the value it provides with industry-leading fuel efficiency, lower carbon emissions and smaller noise footprint. Together, we share a strong commitment to make air travel more accessible while reducing the environmental impact.”
The 17-year per-engine agreement provides airBaltic with greater transparency and predictability in maintenance planning and associated costs.