By Tim Hepher

DUBAI (Reuters) -Pratt & Whitney is in discussions with Airbus about engine supplies over the next three years as the planemaker looks to increase production of its best-selling A320neo model, the engine maker’s top commercial executive said on Sunday.

Rick Deurloo, president of commercial engines at the RTX subsidiary, said its current factory set-up covers its share of existing output of 63 airplanes a month.

The comments to reporters on the eve of the Dubai Airshow indicate further discussions are needed to prepare industrially for plans to boost production to 75 jets a month.

PRATT & WHITNEY SAYS IT HAS IMPROVED ENGINE REPAIR TIMES

Airbus has said it is aiming to increase production of its best-selling jet to that level in 2027.

“We are talking to Airbus on a daily

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