RTX's Pratt & Whitney Canada delivers first PW127XT-S development engines for Deutsche Aircraft's D328eco® regional turboprop test aircraft
Pratt & Whitney Canada (RTX: RTX) delivered the first PW127XT-S development engines to Deutsche Aircraft in Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany for the D328eco TAC1 test aircraft on the path to entry into service in 2027. The D328eco with PW127XT-S aims for up to 14% lower fuel consumption per seat versus the original Dornier 328 and 25% more passenger capacity. The PW127XT-S is the newest variant of the PW100 family, which has accumulated over 208 million flying hours, with PW127XT series contributing more than 400,000 hours. Companies continue collaboration on 100% SAF compatibility and drop-in SAF options.
Pratt & Whitney Canada (RTX: RTX) ha consegnato i primi motori di sviluppo PW127XT-S a Deutsche Aircraft a Oberpfaffenhofen, in Germania, per l'aereo di prova TAC1 D328eco sul percorso verso l'entrata in servizio nel 2027. Il D328eco con PW127XT-S mira a un consumo di carburante per posto fino al 14% in meno rispetto al Dornier 328 originale e una capacità passeggeri maggiore del 25%. Il PW127XT-S è l'ultima variante della famiglia PW100, che ha accumulato oltre 208 milioni di ore di volo, con la serie PW127XT che ha contribuito a oltre 400.000 ore. Le aziende continuano la collaborazione su compatibilità al 100% SAF e opzioni SAF drop-in.
Pratt & Whitney Canada (RTX: RTX) entregó los primeros motores de desarrollo PW127XT-S a Deutsche Aircraft en Oberpfaffenhofen, Alemania, para la aeronave de prueba TAC1 D328eco en el camino hacia su entrada en servicio en 2027. El D328eco con PW127XT-S aspira a un consumo de combustible por plaza de hasta un 14% menos frente al Dornier 328 original y un 25% más de capacidad de pasajeros. El PW127XT-S es la variante más nueva de la familia PW100, que ha acumulado más de 208 millones de horas de vuelo, con la serie PW127XT aportando más de 400,000 horas. Las empresas continúan la colaboración en compatibilidad 100% SAF y opciones SAF de reemplazo (drop-in).
Pratt & Whitney Canada (RTX: RTX) 는 독일 바이에른 Oberpfaffenhofen의 Deutsche Aircraft에 D328eco TAC1 시험 항공기를 위한 PW127XT-S 개발 엔진의 첫 시제품을 인도하여 2027년 상용화에 이르는 길을 열었습니다. PW127XT-S를 탑재한 D328eco는 원래 Dornier 328 대비 좌석당 연료 소비를 최대 14% 낮추고 승객 수를 25% 늘리는 것을 목표로 합니다. PW127XT-S는 PW100 계열의 최신 변종으로, 지금까지 누적된 비행시간이 2억 8천만 시간이며 PW127XT 시리즈가 40만 시간 이상에 기여했습니다. 기업은 100% SAF 호환성 및 드롭인 SAF 옵션에 대해 계속 협력하고 있습니다.
Pratt & Whitney Canada (RTX : RTX) a livré les premiers moteurs de développement PW127XT-S à Deutsche Aircraft à Oberpfaffenhofen, en Allemagne, pour l’avion d’essai TAC1 D328eco sur la voie de l’entrée en service en 2027. Le D328eco équipé du PW127XT-S vise une consommation de carburant par siège jusqu’à 14% de moins par rapport au Dornier 328 d’origine et une capacité passagers 25% plus élevée. Le PW127XT-S est la dernière variante de la famille PW100, qui a accumulé plus de 208 millions d’heures de vol, la série PW127XT ayant contribué à plus de 400 000 heures. Les entreprises poursuivent leur collaboration sur la compatibilité SAF à 100% et les options SAF drop-in.
Pratt & Whitney Canada (RTX: RTX) lieferte die ersten PW127XT-S-Entwicklungsmotoren an Deutsche Aircraft in Oberpfaffenhofen, Deutschland, für das TAC1-Testflugzeug D328eco auf dem Weg zur Inbetriebnahme im Jahr 2027. Der D328eco mit PW127XT-S zielt auf bis zu 14% niedrigeren Treibstoffverbrauch pro Sitz gegenüber dem ursprünglichen Dornier 328 und 25% mehr Passagierkapazität. Der PW127XT-S ist die neueste Variante der PW100-Familie, die bereits über 208 Millionen Flugstunden gesammelt hat, wobei die PW127XT-Serie mehr als 400.000 Stunden beiträgt. Unternehmen arbeiten weiterhin an der 100%- SAF-Kompatibilität und Drop-in-SAF-Optionen zusammen.
Pratt & Whitney Canada (RTX: RTX) سلمت أول محركات تطوير PW127XT-S إلى Deutsche Aircraft في أوبربفينهوفن، ألمانيا، للطائرة الاختبار TAC1 D328eco في المسار نحو دخول الخدمة في عام 2027. تهدف D328eco مع PW127XT-S إلى ما يصل إلى خفض استهلاك الوقود لكل مقعد بنسبة 14% مقابل Dornier 328 الأصلي و زيادة سعة الركاب بنسبة 25%. PW127XT-S هو أحدث طراز من عائلة PW100، التي بلغت حتى الآن أكثر من 208 مليون ساعة طيران، وتساهم سلسلة PW127XT بأكثر من 400,000 ساعة. وتواصل الشركات التعاون بشأن التوافق مع SAF بنسبة 100% وخيارات SAF القابلة للإدراج.
- Fuel consumption per seat -14% vs Dornier 328
- Passenger capacity +25% vs original Dornier 328
- PW100 family cumulative 208 million flying hours
- PW127XT series cumulative 400,000+ flying hours
- Targeted entry into service 2027
- None.
Companies build on 40 years of collaboration and investment to advance the future of regional aviation
The combination of advanced engine and aircraft design will enable the D328eco to deliver up to
"The PW127XT-S builds on our decades of experience in turboprop propulsion and incorporates the latest innovations to enable industry-leading fuel efficiency and time on wing," said Scott McElvaine, vice president, Sales and Marketing, Pratt & Whitney Canada. "Our ongoing collaboration with Deutsche Aircraft to combine our dependable propulsion technology with the innovative design of the D328eco will deliver a highly compelling aircraft for future operators."
"With the improved performance of Pratt & Whitney Canada's PW127XT-S engines, the D328eco will deliver a modern, versatile, and fuel-efficient solution for regional air transport," said Nico Neumann, Chief Executive Officer, Deutsche Aircraft. "Collaborating with Pratt & Whitney Canada allows us to deliver the best propulsion technology for our aircraft, providing greater capacity, lowering operating costs, and driving long-term value for our customers."
The companies continue to collaborate on testing synthetic aviation fuels (SAF) and are working to ensure that the PW127XT-S and D328eco will be compatible with future specifications for
About Deutsche Aircraft
Deutsche Aircraft is a German aircraft manufacturer built on the heritage of aviation pioneers that continues to propel the aviation industry forward with innovative solutions. Supported by a highly skilled and passionate team of international engineers and aviation experts, Deutsche Aircraft is developing the most advanced regional aircraft on the market: the D328eco. As type certificate holder and service partner for existing D328 (both prop and jet) operators worldwide, the company is uniquely positioned to complement the existing fleet with this next-generation aircraft.
Deutsche Aircraft employs the latest technologies and best practices to ensure the highest levels of reliability, efficiency and sustainability for the D328eco. As a strategic partner for the sustainable development of regional air transport, Deutsche Aircraft is working with key players in industry to accelerate the transition toward climate-neutral flights. www.deutscheaircraft.com
About Pratt & Whitney
Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power units for military, commercial and civil aviation customers. Since 1925, our engineers have pioneered the development of revolutionary aircraft propulsion technologies, and today we support more than 90,000 in-service engines through our global network of maintenance, repair and overhaul facilities.
About RTX
RTX is the world's largest aerospace and defense company. With more than 185,000 global employees, we push the limits of technology and science to redefine how we connect and protect our world. Through industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon – we are advancing aviation, engineering integrated defense systems for operational success, and developing next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing to help global customers address their most critical challenges. The company, with 2024 sales of more than
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