Spirit sticks with PW1100Gs for another 100 A320neo-family jets

US discounter Spirit Airlines is sticking with Pratt & Whitney geared turbofans to power at least another 100 incoming Airbus A320neo-family jets. The Miramar, Florida-based airline chose PW1100Gs for 100 jets on firm order with Airbus, and for another 50 aircraft for which it holds options to purchase, P&W says on 25 October. Those aircraft are scheduled for delivery starting in 2023. Spirit has also agreed to have the engines maintained under the Hartford engine maker’s long-term maintenance programme, called EngineWise Comprehensive, says P&W. Airbus also sells A320neo-family jets with CFM International Leap-1A powerplants. Spirit has been a long-term P&W engine customer. The airline’s all-Airbus-narrowbody fleet includes 120 first-generation A320ceos powered by V2500s, made by International Aero Engines, of which P&W is part owner. <br/>