Airbus Open To Non-IAE Geared Turbofan

By Guy Norris guy_norris@aviationweek.com

Airbus says it is now prepared to accept an A320 re-engining proposal from Pratt & Whitney based on the geared turbofan (GTF) amid increasing signs that Rolls-Royce will not be persuaded to buy in to the initiative under the existing International Aero Engines partnership.

Until now, Airbus has pushed for any GTF proposal for its A320 neo (new engine option) to be sourced through IAE ...

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