Pratt Says A320neo Engine Problems Solved By April

February 12, 2016

Any problems with the Airbus A320neo's engines should be solved in the coming weeks, engine maker Pratt & Whitney's President Robert Leduc said.

"By April, most of that will be solved," Leduc said at the official delivery of the first A320neo.

Lufthansa became the first airline to take delivery of the A320neo after Qatar Airways voiced uncertainty over the technical performance of its Pratt & Whitney engines.

A problem emerged late last year with the P&W Geared Turbofan engine that required extra time for cooling before restarting under some circumstances.

Lufthansa chief executive Carsten Spohr said the German carrier's engineers were working with Pratt to overcome any teething problems as quickly as possible.

The A320neo offers 15-percent lower fuel consumption thanks mainly to a choice of next-generation engines from Pratt & Whitney or CFM International.

(Reuters)