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Pratt defends its engines for Airbus jetliner

JPMorgan analysts say the engines may not meet performance benchmarks

Published Thu, Dec 24, 2015 · 09:50 PM

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    AN engine supplier for Airbus Group SE's revamped A320neo jetliner, due for its first delivery this month, has rebutted a report by JPMorgan Chase & Co analysts that the power plants may not meet performance benchmarks because of possible modifications.

    "Our engines are currently meeting the fuel-efficiency commitments we have made to our customers," said Jay DeFrank, a spokesman for United Technologies Corp's Pratt & Whitney division.

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