SKY Airline has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Pratt & Whitney to select the GTF engine to power 10 firm Airbus A321XLR aircraft, with options for 29 Airbus A320neo and A321neo aircraft.

Announced at the Farnborough International Airshow, the selection makes the Chilean-based low-cost airline a first-time Pratt & Whitney customer.

Rick Deurloo, president of commercial engines at Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, said: “This selection is a testament to SKY Airline’s confidence in the GTF engine over the long term.

“These engines and aircraft will enable SKY to continue its route expansion while delivering industry-leading fuel efficiency and low CO2 emissions.”

Pratt & Whitney says it plans to provide long-term maintenance services via an EngineWise™ Comprehensive service agreement.

SKY Airline was founded in Chile in 2001 and operates a modern fleet of Airbus A320/A321neo aircraft. It became the first full neo-operator worldwide and flys to more than 40 domestic and international routes in the Americas through its subsidiaries in Chile and Peru.

In June 2024, SKY Airline was awarded as “The best low-cost airline in South America” by SKYTRAX, for the fourth time.

Juan Pablo Latorre, chief financial officer at SKY Airline, said: “SKY has doubled revenues compared to pre-Covid-19 and plans to continue this successful growth path for the next six years, including expanding our valuable low-cost model to the long-range markets, becoming the first airline to introduce the XLR aircraft in Latin America.

“As we continue to grow, SKY remains focused on making travel accessible, affordable and sustainable. The A320neo family aircraft powered by GTF engines will provide both environmental and economic advantages.”

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