The sense at ISTAT 2011 that P&W had attracted a lot of attention and was building momentum has been confirmed with news that the PurePower engine (we prefer GTF) has won a critical order. This is a fabulous win for…
It was another “Last Bolt” ceremony for P&W today. P&W completed assembly on the first PW1217G engine for the Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ). The engine, rated at 17,000 pounds of thrust, is the third PurePower series engine to complete assembly. …
Lufthansa recently ordered the A320neo, joining ILFC as a major customer in the first quarter. ILFC ordered 60 of their 100 aircraft with the Pratt & Whitney GTF, with 40 options, providing a boost to the GTF program. The focus…
Gary Scott is President of Bombardier Aerospace and provides a summary of his speech at ISTAT. He was direct, but polite. Despite the naysayers Mr Scott is confident in his team and their product. As he puts it, they have…
This morning it was the turn of the engine companies to provide updates. The sessions were excellent. By the time P&W and CFM completed their briefings one felt updated on the big picture and nuances. P&W clearly feel the wind…
Andrew Shankland is Airbus VP Marketing Customer Affairs and presented at ISTAT 2011 in John Leahy’s absence. His presentation was excellent and here he gives us a quick reprise without notes and slides. He covers the Airbus NEO project and…