BOC Aviation confirms order for up to 220 engines from RTX’s Pratt & Whitney
GTF engines will power Airbus A320neo family aircraft orders
LONDON, July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At the Farnborough International Airshow, BOC Aviation Limited has announced an impressive order for up to 220 Pratt & Whitney GTFTM engines. These engines will be utilized to power up to 110 Airbus A320neo family aircraft. Pratt & Whitney operates as a business unit of RTX (NYSE: RTX).
Rick Deurloo, president of Commercial Engines at Pratt & Whitney, remarked, “With this latest order, BOC Aviation is demonstrating its continued confidence in the GTF, which is the most fuel-efficient engine for single aisle aircraft. We have a strong relationship with BOC Aviation that we will continue to build upon to meet growing airline demand.”
Steven Townend, chief executive officer and managing director at BOC Aviation, stated, “This order is the largest that BOC Aviation has placed with Pratt & Whitney and a continuation of our 29-year relationship, reflecting the key role they have played in our growth. GTF engines enable a substantial reduction in fuel costs, contributing to the efficiency of our future fleet.”
The GTF engine technology boasts 20% lower fuel consumption and a 75% smaller noise footprint compared to prior generations. Currently, over 2,800 GTF-powered aircraft operate globally across more than 90 customers, with an order backlog of over 8,000 GTF engines emphasizing strong market demand. The engine’s revolutionary geared architecture lays a solid foundation for next-generation technologies.
It is noteworthy that this order was initially signed and recorded as an undisclosed deal in June 2025.
About BOC Aviation
BOC Aviation is a prominent global aircraft operating leasing company, boasting a portfolio of 813 aircraft and engines that are owned, managed, and on order. As of March 31, 2026, its fleet was leased to 88 airlines across 48 countries and regions worldwide. BOC Aviation is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under the code 2588 and has its headquarters in Singapore, with offices in Dublin, London, New York, and Tianjin. For additional information, visit www.bocaviation.com.
About Pratt & Whitney
Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, stands as a global leader in the design, manufacture, and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power units for military, commercial, and civil aviation customers. Since 1925, they have pioneered revolutionary aircraft propulsion technologies and currently support over 90,000 in-service engines through a global maintenance, repair, and overhaul network.
About RTX
RTX is recognized as the world’s largest aerospace and defense company. With a workforce exceeding 185,000 globally, RTX redefines how we connect and protect our world by pushing the limits of technology and science. Through industry-leading businesses, including Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon, RTX is advancing aviation, engineering integrated defense systems for operational success, and developing next-generation technology solutions to meet critical global challenges. The company anticipates sales exceeding $88 billion in 2025 and is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.
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SOURCE RTX
Source: RTX (Raytheon) (2026-07-21 09:00:00)
