Thursday, July 15, 2010

Engine Alliance Completes 100th GP7200 Engine; Specific Fuel Consumption Improvement Noted

MIDDLETOWN, Conn. – July 15, 2010 – The Engine Alliance today celebrated completion of its 100th GP7200 engine with employees and partners at a ceremony in Middletown, Conn. The GP7200 powers Airbus’ A380 aircraft, and the 100th engine is destined for an Air France airplane.

“We are so proud of this partnership,” said Engine Alliance President Mary Ellen Jones, speaking at the ceremony held at EA partner Pratt & Whitney’s assembly and test facility. “One hundred engines is a significant milestone, but it is only the beginning for an engine that has met or exceeded our customers’ expectations.”

Jones told the audience that in recognition of the GP7200’s demonstrated fuel performance on the A380, Airbus recently revised the performance handbook, or “Orange Book” to reflect a......

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