Wizz Air picks Pratt & Whitney as engine supplier for existing Airbus order
The new engines will be equipped on the carrier's 177 A321neo aircraft that are on order. Wizz had previously selected Pratt & Whitney's GTF engine to power 276 Airbus A320neo, A321neo and A321XLR aircraft in both 2016 and 2020.
Pratt & Whitney will also provide Wizz with engine maintenance through a long-term service agreement.
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