BOC Aviation orders 12 shipsets of Pratt & Whitney geared Turbofan™ engines

BOC Aviation has announced firm orders for 12 shipsets of Geared Turbofan™ (GTF) engines to power new Airbus A320NEO family aircraft. These aircraft are part of the Company’s existing orderbook. The Geared Turbofan™ engine is offered through Pratt & Whitney, which is a division of United Technologies Corporation. “This order reflects our confidence in the GTF engine as a fuel-efficient solution that will power a significant portion of our A320 family fleet,” said Robert Martin, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, BOC Aviation. “We’re hearing good feedback from operators on the fuel economy of the GTF engine, and look forward to delivering the benefits of this engine to our airline customers.”