Emirates Selects GP7200 Engines to Power Latest A380 Aircraft Order

(Farnborough, England, July 19, 2010) -- Emirates, the Dubai-based international airline, has selected Engine Alliance GP7200 engines to power its A380 order announced last month for an additional 32 Airbus A380 aircraft. The deal includes a Fleet Management Agreement for the maintenance, overhaul and repair of the engines. The total value of the agreement, including spare engines, is approximately $4.8 billion (USD) over the life of the contract.

"The performance of the GP7200 engines on our 11 in-service A380 aircraft has proven to be highly fuel efficient and extremely quiet which is much lauded by our passengers," said His Highness (H.H.) Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al-Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Group. "This made for a natural engine selection for our new order."

The first Engine Alliance GP7200 engines entered service with Emirates in August 2008. The flight was the first in-service A380 flight to the United States.

"We're very proud of the GP7200's performance in the Emirates fleet to date, and delighted to be part of Emirates' continued growth and success," said Engine Alliance President Mary Ellen Jones.

Source : Pratt & Whitney, A United Technologies Company (NYSE:UTX)