Norwegian selects PurePower PW1100G-JM engines to powerA320neo Family aircraft

Pratt & Whitney and Norwegian Air Shuttle signed a memorandum of understanding to power 50 firm Airbus A320neo family aircraft with PurePower PW1100G-JM engines with first delivery scheduled in 2016. “We chose the PurePower engine because we believe it offers the greatest long-term benefits in terms of reduced fuel burn and lower maintenance costs,” said Asgeir Nyseth, COO, Norwegian Air Shuttle. “We are confident in the geared technology, and it will offer significant savings in overall operating costs for the A320neo aircraft.”