Pratt & Whitney offers PW4170 Advantage70 engine for Airbus 240 Tonne A330 aircraft

Pratt & Whitney will offer its PW4170 Advantage70 engine for the new Airbus 240 tonne A330 aircraft. “With its demonstrated reliability, outstanding performance and low cost of ownership, Pratt & Whitney is pleased to offer its PW4170 Advantage70 engine for the new Airbus 240 tonne A330 aircraft,” said Lou Quattrocchi, Pratt & Whitney vice president, Commercial Programs. “The PW4170 Advantage70 engine is the benchmark on the A330 aircraft program in terms of fuel burn, operating costs, reliability and time on wing thanks to our Advantage70 technology. As we have done in the past, we will incorporate technology advancements from other flight-proven engine programs as appropriate to ensure this engine continues to be state-of-the-art.” Pratt & Whitney supplies A330 customers the aircraft’s entire propulsion system – engine, nacelle, thrust reverser and accessories – which was specifically designed for the A330 aircraft.