Egypt selects enhanced Pratt and Whitney engines for new F-16s

Pratt & Whitney has announced that the Egyptian Air Force has awarded a US$46 million contract to provide F100-PW-229 Enhanced Engine Package (EEP) engines to power the EAF's 20 new F-16 Block 52 aircraft. The F100-PW-229 EEP increases the engine depot inspection interval from seven to 10 years, providing up to a 30 percent life cycle cost reduction over the life of the engine.