AirAsia X has placed an order for 150 Airbus A220 aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines, with deliveries beginning in 2028. The deal includes a 12-year engine maintenance agreement, highlighting AirAsia's confidence in the fuel-efficient and quieter GTF engine. This order supports AirAsia's expansion plans, enabling new routes and increased flight frequencies with improved efficiency. Pratt & Whitney's GTF engines are widely used globally, known for reducing fuel consumption by 20% and noise by 75% compared to older engines.
Raytheon successfully demonstrated its Next Generation Short Range Interceptor (NGSRI), designed to replace the Stinger missile for the U.S. Army. The demo showed the missile's improved range, precision, and lethality, using advanced optics and a new...
Pratt & Whitney has enhanced its engine inspection process by acquiring Amsterdam-based Aiir Innovations and integrating its AI-assisted borescope software. This technology improves the consistency and efficiency of inspections for commercial, civil,...
