What happened to the different engine choices for the A318, they were offering CFM and P&W, early pics show the test aircraft with pratts on, and all deliverys have been made with CFM. I knew they were issues with the pratts but is this still an option or has it been scrapped for good?.
By: andrewm - 5th August 2004 at 14:32
The popularity for operations (popularity being what makes best sense money wise) goes in circles with new developments. IAEs on A320 family were always best before as they used less fuel than the CFMs but now the CFMs have become ALOT more economical than the IAEs so most operators with the A320 family are choosing to go CFM off the production line unless they have alreasy got an IAE only fleet of A320 family aircraft and want to keep commonality as that is cheaper than mixed.
By: dartie - 4th August 2004 at 00:24
Thats right steve now i remember lol … thanks for that!
By: steve rowell - 3rd August 2004 at 04:20
Doesnt fronteir use P&W engines im not i think im wrong though lol:P
Frontier originally ordered it’s A318’s with Pratt & Whitney PW6000 engines, although this was changed to CFM International’s CFM56-5B powerplant in March 2002 after Pratt & Whitney encountered fuel consumption problems with it’s engine which is now delayed to 2006
By: Dantheman77 - 3rd August 2004 at 02:42
The P&W engine is joint venture between them and MTU of Germany,The P&W was the lead engine,but the fuel burn was higher than promised,so the engine went back to the drawing board (i think they replaced a compressor) so they could get the fuel burn they promised the airlines…Frontier had ordered P&W A318’s but couldnt wait for the engine,so went for the CFM instead..i also heard the Frontier CEO say,that the CFM unit on the A318 wasnt exactly the best engine on this aircraft because of the engines weight, but overall he was very happy with the A318 itself,as it had a 98% despatch reliability and despite the CFM’s short comings,the plane has met or exceeded performance and range promises made by Airbus…he also hinted that Airbus should lower the unit price and they would sell more of them
By: dartie - 3rd August 2004 at 02:28
Doesnt fronteir use P&W engines im not i think im wrong though lol:P
By: Hand87_5 - 30th July 2004 at 17:48
I don’t remember the number but mianly AirFrance and Frontier
By: Spence_CWL - 30th July 2004 at 17:45
How many A318’s have actually been sold? Who operates tham?
By: wysiwyg - 30th July 2004 at 15:57
I don’t think V2500’s are due to appear on the A318. The P&W has had some problems although I believe they are now getting close to certification.
By: Hand87_5 - 30th July 2004 at 15:37
AF uses CFM ‘s for sure
By: Airline owner - 30th July 2004 at 15:29
What does frontier and AF use
By: Hand87_5 - 30th July 2004 at 15:13
I guess that only CFM’s are certified yet. That’s why the A318 program had some delays
By: Airline owner - 30th July 2004 at 14:58
Arent There engines like V2500 or something like that
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