Korean Air has selected the Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engine to power up to 50 Airbus A321neo aircraft. The aircraft are expected to begin delivery in 2021.
Korean Air and Pratt & Whitney are also entering into discussions for the Korean Air Maintenance and Engineering Division to join Pratt & Whitney’s PW1100G-JM GTF MRO network.
Korean Air currently operates ten Airbus A220-300 aircraft in service, powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1500G engines. In addition, Korean Air’s Pratt & Whitney-powered fleet includes 18 777s, six 747s, and 29 A330s. Korean Air also operates a fleet of ten A380s powered by the Engine Alliance GP7200 engine, a joint venture between Pratt & Whitney and General Electric.