airBaltic and Pratt & Whitney unveil long-term engine maintenance deal

airBaltic and Pratt & Whitney announced a long-term EngineWise Comprehensive maintenance services agreement for the airline’s geared turbofan engine fleet. This agreement, structured on a power-by-the-hour model, links airBaltic’s maintenance costs to the utilization of the airline’s engines. 

Martin Gauss, President and CEO of airBaltic: “Pratt & Whitney has been a long-term, trusted partner of airBaltic since we became the global launch operator of the Airbus A220-300 aircraft type back in 2016. The aircraft’s PW1500G GTF engines have delivered a 25% reduction in fuel burn per seat compared to previous generations, resulting in significant cost savings. This agreement will support the growth plans of airBaltic towards a 100 Airbus A220-300 fleet by the year 2030. We are looking forward to many more years of successful cooperation with Pratt & Whitney.” 

Rick Deurloo, President of Commercial Engines at Pratt & Whitney stated: “We will provide long-term support to airBaltic to optimize fleet performance as they expand their route network. We appreciate the airline’s continued confidence in the GTF engine and the value it provides with industry-leading fuel efficiency, lower carbon emissions and smaller noise footprint. Together, we share a strong commitment to make air travel more accessible while reducing the environmental impact.”

The 17-year per-engine agreement provides airBaltic with greater transparency and predictability in maintenance planning and associated costs.