P&W GTF Engines to Power 15 Additional Tigerair Taiwan A320neo Family Aircraft

July 21, 2026

Pratt & Whitney, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business and Tigerair Taiwan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for GTF engines to power 15 Airbus A321neo aircraft, made up of four firm and 11 leased aircraft. Tigerair Taiwan currently operates nine Airbus A320neo family aircraft powered by the GTF and nine Airbus A320ceos powered by IAE V2500 engines.

Pratt & Whitney will provide maintenance services for the engines through a 12-year EngineWise® Comprehensive services agreement, ensuring predictable maintenance costs and optimal efficiency. Deliveries are expected to begin in 2028.

"This latest GTF order reaffirms Tigerair Taiwan's trust in Pratt & Whitney, which exclusively powers the airline's fleet," said Rick Deurloo, president of Commercial Engines, Pratt & Whitney. "The GTF engine will continue to enable Tigerair Taiwan's regional fleet expansion while delivering best-in-class fuel efficiency."

"Pratt & Whitney has been a trusted partner since we began operations in 2014," said Joyce Huang, chairperson of Tigerair Taiwan. "Our new A321neo fleet, powered by the GTF engine, will advance our next phase of growth, as we continue to serve more passengers across more destinations with a lower cost per seat."

The GTF delivers 20% lower fuel consumption and a 75% smaller noise footprint compared to the prior generation of engines.  Over 2,800 GTF-powered aircraft are operated globally by more than 90 customers, and the order backlog of over 8,000 GTF engines reflects strong market demand. The engine's revolutionary geared architecture will serve as the foundation for next generation propulsion technologies.

Source : RTX Corporation