FARNBOROUGH, England, July 14 /PRNewswire/ -- FARNBOROUGH AIR SHOW --
The first GP7200-powered Airbus A380 will enter service with Emirates on
August 1 operating from Dubai (DXB) to New York (JFK). The aircraft, which
will be delivered to the Middle East carrier on July 28, is the first of 58
on order from Emirates, making it the world's largest customer for the A380
super jumbo jet. The milestone will mark the first Engine Alliance-powered
aircraft to enter revenue service since the partnership was formed in 1996
to design and manufacture the GP7200 engine for the A380.
"We are delighted that the world's largest A380 fleet will be powered
by the GP7200 engine," Engine Alliance President Jim Moravecek said. "The
GP7200 is the most fuel efficient, quietest engine for the A380. We are
excited to deliver this value to our customers beginning with this first
GP7200-powered aircraft for Emirates."
The GP7200-powered A380 received type certifications from the European
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
in December 2007. In addition to Emirates, the Engine Alliance GP7200 has
been selected to power A380 aircraft for Air France, Korean Airlines, and
the International Lease Finance Company. The Engine Alliance is in active
sales campaigns around the world with potential customers.
The Engine Alliance has been working closely with Emirates and Airbus
to ensure a smooth entry into service for the first GP7200-power aircraft.
"This delivery marks an important milestone for Emirates, Airbus, and
the Engine Alliance," said Ed Bendernagel, director, Product Support for
the Engine Alliance. "This represents the culmination of years of planning
and preparation by all three companies and we are ready. We're excited to
begin the operational phase of the GP7200 program and we're ready to
provide world class support to Emirates and our other customers."
The GP7200 is derived from two successful wide-body engine programs,
the GE90 and the PW4000. The GP7200 will ensure the A380 meets stringent
Stage 4 noise regulations and London's QC2 departure noise rules. The
engine's environmental emissions are well below current and anticipated
regulations.
The GP7200 is manufactured at GE and Pratt & Whitney, with GE
assembling the core in Durham, NC (North Carolina), and Pratt &Whitney
manufacturing the fan module, low pressure compressor and low pressure
turbine. Final engine assembly is conducted at Pratt & Whitney's Engine
Center in Middletown, CT (Connecticut).
The Engine Alliance is a 50/50 joint venture of General Electric
Aviation (NYSE: GE) and Pratt & Whitney, a division of United Technologies
Corp. (NYSE: UTX).
For further information, contact:
Matthew Perra, U.S.: 860.565-8938, email: matthew.perra@pw.utc.com
Rick Kennedy, U.S.: 513.243.3372, email: rick.l.kennedy@ge.com
SOURCE Pratt & Whitney
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CONTACT:
Matthew Perra, U.S.: +1-860-565-8938, email:
matthew.perra@pw.utc.com, or Rick Kennedy, U.S.: +1-513-243-3372,
email: rick.l.kennedy@ge.com
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