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Pratt & Whitney PW6000 powered-by A318s will not take off before 2005

Paris, France - Because of fuel burn shortfalls

According to Gerhard Puttfarcken, vice president at Airbus Single Aisle Program, Pratt & Whitney PW6000 powered-by A318s will not be in service before 2005. For Puttfarcken in fact the reason must be looked for in fuel burn shortfalls shown by the engine which force Pratt & Whitney to work to meet guarantees. (m/cesn)

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 29226
Rome, Italy, 06/03/2002 10:06
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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