Pratt & Whitney GTF™ Engine Orders Exceed 2,000 Over Last 12 months

FARNBOROUGH, England, July 20, 2018/PRNewswire/ -- Pratt & Whitney, a division of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), today announced that in the past 12 months it has received more than 2,000 new GTF engine orders and commitments, including options and spares, from 22 customers. 

"The GTF's strong order book over the past year is a reflection of the tremendous value the engine provides to operators," said Chris Calio, president of commercial engines at Pratt & Whitney. "This engine architecture is allowing customers to realize fuel burn and environmental benefits that are unmatched in the industry. We are very excited about the future of the GTF engine."

There are nearly 200 GTF-powered aircraft in service today with 26 operators around the world. Total engine flight hours are almost 1 million for the combined GTF-powered fleet of A320neo family, A220 and E190-E2 aircraft.

Since entering into service in early 2016, the GTF engine family has delivered on its promised ability to reduce fuel burn by 16 to 20 percent, and to significantly reduce regulated emissions and noise footprint.

Pratt & Whitney is investing more than $1.3 billionin its global manufacturing and aftermarket network, with 21st century technology, to transform and modernize its U.S. and global footprint to support the ramp up of the GTF and other engine programs.

Boeing, British Airways Announce Commitment for Three 777 Airplanes

Three aircraft will increase capacity and flexibility across British Airways network

FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom, July 19, 2018/PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and British Airways today announced a commitment for three 777-300ER (Extended Range) airplanes. British Airways will take the 777s on an operating lease with a leasing company.

"We are delighted that British Airways, one of the world's leading airlines, has again chosen the Boeing 777 for its long-haul fleet," said Ihssane Mounir, senior vice president of Commercial Sales & Marketing for The Boeing Company. "This agreement is a testament to the enduring value of the 777, its superior range, outstanding efficiency and popularity among passengers."

British Airways is one of the world's largest operators of the long-range jet, operating 58 777-200ER and 777-300ER airplanes across its global network. British Airways also flies 28 787 Dreamliners and more than 30 747-400s.

The 777-300ER can seat up to 386 passengers in a three-class configuration and has a maximum range of 7,930 nautical miles (14,685 km). The airplane is the most reliable twin aisle flying today with the highest schedule reliability of any twin aisle airplane at 99.5 percent.

British Airways, part of International Airlines Group, is one of the world's leading global premium airlines and the largest international carrier in the U.K. The carrier has its home base at London Heathrow, the world's busiest international airport, and flies to more than 200 destinations in 75 countries across the globe. British Airways has a fleet of more than 280 aircraft.