Wizz Air has selected Pratt & Whitney engines to power up to 177 Airbus A321neos on order from the European aircraft manufacturer.
The agreement was confirmed at Paris Air Show on June 17, 2025, with both the CEO of Wizz Air, József Váradi, and the Commercial Engines President of Pratt & Whitney, Rick Deurloo, praising their long-term relationship.
It is understood that CFM International was also in the running for the lucrative contract, but Wizz Air ultimately chose to go with Pratt & Whitney.
This was despite Wizz Air being forced to ground large sections of its fleet while its existing Pratt & Whitney engines undergo unforeseen maintenance.
Wizz Air previously selected Pratt & Whitney’s GTF engine to power 276 Airbus A320neo, A321neo and A321XLR aircraft in both 2016 and 2020.
The additional Pratt & Whitney PW1100G-JM geared turbofan (GTF) engines bring Wizz Air’s order total to 453 aircraft powered by GTF engines.
“Our relationship with Pratt & Whitney has been instrumental in supporting our growth strategy, which will enable Wizz Air to have a fleet of 500 aircraft within a decade. GTF engine technology delivers the most economical solution, providing unmatched fuel efficiency while enabling quieter and less emitting flights for our passengers, and a lower cost base for the airline,” said Váradi.
Pratt & Whitney currently powers Wizz Air’s fleet of 163 A320neo family aircraft with GTF engines, and 73 A320ceo family aircraft with IAE V2500 engines.
“Today marks another important milestone in our long-standing relationship with Wizz Air and is a vote of confidence in the GTF engine. Pratt & Whitney has been exclusively powering the airline’s growth since 2003, and our GTF engines will continue to deliver the lowest fuel consumption available,” added Deurloo.
