Cebu Pacific, Pratt & Whitney Ink GTF Engine Deal

PARIS – June 16, 2025 – Pratt & Whitney, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, has signed a long-term EngineWise maintenance agreement with Cebu Pacific for the airline’s GTF engine fleet.

The deal aligns Cebu Pacific’s maintenance costs with engine utilization.

“The agreement reflects our ongoing collaboration with Cebu Pacific to optimize the reliability and efficiency of their fleet,” said Rick Deurloo, president of Commercial Engines at Pratt & Whitney.

“It underscores our commitment to enabling our customer’s network expansion and growth.”

The 12-year agreement supports the GTF engines Cebu Pacific ordered in 2024.

This includes engines for up to 152 A321neo aircraft announced in July 2024 and 15 A320neo family aircraft announced in February 2024.

Through Pratt & Whitney’s fleet management programs, Cebu Pacific gains access to technical expertise, fleet data and business intelligence.

These services help ensure transparency and predictability in maintenance planning.

“Maintaining the performance and efficiency of our fleet is a top priority,” said Mike Szucs, chief executive officer of Cebu Pacific.

“The GTF engine enables up to 20% fuel burn reduction compared to previous-generation engines—translating into fuel savings, lower emissions and reduced operating costs.”

“This agreement strengthens our ability to scale sustainably while continuing to deliver on our commitments to passengers.”

Cebu Pacific currently operates 56 Pratt & Whitney-powered aircraft.

Prior to the GTF, Pratt & Whitney supplied JT8D engines for the airline’s DC-9 fleet.

Their partnership dates back to the 1990s.