Virgin America CEO Cites Pricing And Fuel Burn Guarantee In Engine Choice

Pratt & Whitney had been ahead of CFM International in the bid to land Virgin America as a customer for its A320NEO (new engine option) engine selection. But CFM closed the gap and eventually overtook Pratt by improving its sales pitch, matching Pratt with a “financially compelling offer” and...

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