YTO Cargo has selected Pratt & Whitney to support their new fleet of in-service Boeing 767-300ERs powered by 94inch PW4000 engines. YTO will also receive a support package, ensuring a smooth entry into service of the 767 Freighter fleet.
On Tuesday (May 11, 2021), Pratt & Whitney announced that Hangzhou China-based YTO Cargo has selected Pratt & Whitney to support their new fleet of Boeing 767-300ERs powered by 94-inch PW4000 engines. YTO Cargo will also receive a support package, ensuring a smooth entry into service for their 767 Freighter fleet. Pratt & Whitney has delivered over 2,500 PW4000 94-inch engines, which have collectively logged over 140 million flight hours on fleets across the world. The engines power Boeing 747s, 767s, and MD-11 aircraft, as well as Airbus A300 and A310s.
In Tuesday’s announcement, YTO Cargo Airlines’ President, Hongxiang Li, said,
“This agreement with Pratt & Whitney came after careful considerations in terms of engine experience, reliability and supportability within China. The support package will help ensure our operations are efficient as we continue to grow our fleet and our business.”
Also commenting on the new support agreement, Pratt & Whitney’s President - Greater China, Customer Business and Commercial Engines, Yogesh Farswani, said,
“The agreement today is an exciting milestone for our participation in the China cargo market, and we are proud to provide support for YTO Cargo’s new aircraft. The PW4000 engine family that will power these aircraft have an exceptional track record of performance and dependability, with numerous commercial customers operating the engine globally over the course of 30 years. We look forward to supporting YTO Cargo for many years to come.”
The PW4000 94-inch engine was the first in the PW4000 Family of high thrust engines, which offer 52,000 to 62,000 pounds of thrust. The engines have received regulatory approval for 180-minute Extended-range Twin-engine Operations (ETOPS), providing high reliability and operational flexibility. Additionally, the PW4000 Family of engines offer excellent performance, long on-wing times and low maintenance costs.
A division of Raytheon Technologies Corporation (NYSE: RTX), Pratt & Whitney is a global leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft and helicopter engines and auxiliary power units (APUs) for commercial, military, regional, business and general aviation aircraft. Pratt & Whitney is known for their innovative technologies such as the Geared Turbofan (GTF) commercial aircraft engine and the PW800 business jet engine. In 2020, the company celebrated their 95th year in business.
Source: Pratt & Whitney