Goodrich Corporation has been selected by Airbus to provide the nacelle system for a new engine for the Airbus A320 Family of single-aisle airplanes. Under the agreement, Goodrich will design the nacelle and thrust reversers for the Pratt & Whitney PurePower(R) 1100G engine that will power the Airbus A320 Family, designated the A320neo (new engine option). Goodrich will also perform engine build up (EBU) for the PurePower propulsion system.
The new Pratt & Whitney PurePower 1100G engine is expected to provide greater fuel efficiency, burning about 15% less fuel than current engines. In addition, the Goodrich nacelle will include a variable area nozzle (VAN) for the PurePower engine. Goodrich’s VAN is a variable duct that manipulates the flow of fan air from the nacelle and will contribute to overall improvements in fuel efficiency.
