Cebu Pacific (CEB) has signed an agreement with Pratt & Whitney (P&W) to purchase engines for 15 Airbus narrowbody jets to support its operational resiliency and capacity.
In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, CEB said it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with P&W, a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power units, to provide engines for 15 narrowbody jets Airbus 320/A321 family aircraft.
P&W will also provide CEB with Geared Turbofan (GTF) engine maintenance through an EngineWise comprehensive service agreement.
The 15 narrowbody jets are part of the order made in 2019 that included 16 A330 NEO aircraft and until now, the narrowbody engines had not been selected.
Representatives from P&W and CEB held a signing ceremony at the Singapore Airshow.
“We appreciate Cebu Pacific’s continued confidence in Pratt & Whitney since they initially selected the GTF engine in 2012,” said Rick Deurloo, Pratt & Whitney president of commercial engines.
“With deliveries for this most recent order starting in 2025, the GTF engine will provide even more fuel and carbon emissions savings,” Deurloo added.
