RTX's Pratt & Whitney Canada introduces certified PT9 engine

The PT9 engine amassed more than 14,000 development hours before its unveiling.

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RTX (RTX) business Pratt & Whitney Canada unveiled its PT9 turboprop engine, which recently received certification from Transport Canada.

The company says the engine delivers 33% more power at altitude and reduces fuel consumption by 20% compared with previous-generation engines. Its modular design supports adaptation to different aircraft types and future technology integration, including hybrid thermal-electric powerplants. Production will take place in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, also the company's global Center of Excellence for PT6 turboprop engines.

Positive

• Minor pointPT9 engine received Transport Canada certification, completing a regulatory milestone.
• Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.PT9 production is planned for Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada.

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• None.

Key Figures

Power increase at altitude: 33% Fuel-consumption reduction: 20%

Power increase at altitude

33%

Compared with previous-generation engines

Fuel-consumption reduction

20%

Compared with previous-generation engines

Key Terms

turboprop, hybrid thermal-electric powerplants

2 terms

turboprop technical

"latest turboprop engine with a new centerline"

A turboprop is an aircraft propulsion system that uses a jet‑engine core to drive a propeller, combining the power of a turbine with the efficiency of a propeller — like a hybrid between a jet and a propeller plane. For investors, turboprops matter because they typically cost less to buy and fly on short routes, use less fuel at lower speeds and altitudes, and suit regional airlines and cargo services, so demand affects aircraft makers, carriers and parts suppliers.

hybrid thermal-electric powerplants technical

"including electric aircraft and hybrid thermal-electric powerplants"

Powerplants that produce electricity by combining a thermal generation process (heat produced by burning fuel, nuclear fission, or capturing geothermal heat) with electric-generation or electric-management technologies in the same facility. The thermal part creates high-temperature, high-pressure working fluid or steam that drives turbines, while the plant also integrates electric components such as secondary turbines (e.g., combined‑cycle steam turbines), on-site electric storage, or power-electronics and controls to recover waste heat, improve efficiency, or provide faster electrical response. The exact configuration and performance depend on the fuels and technologies used, so “hybrid thermal‑electric” describes the mix of thermal and electric systems rather than a single standardized design.

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New centerline turboprop delivers more power, efficiency and flexibility for next-generation aircraft 

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pratt & Whitney Canada today unveiled its latest turboprop engine with a new centerline that delivers 33% more power at altitude and reduces fuel consumption by 20%, compared to previous generation engines. The engine, which amassed more than 14,000 development hours, was recently certified by Transport Canada. Pratt & Whitney is an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business.

"The PT9 engine represents the next evolution of turboprop propulsion, delivering significant advances in performance, efficiency and adaptability to meet the needs of modern aviation," said Satheeshkumar Kumarasingam, president, Pratt & Whitney Canada. "Designed around evolving customer needs, including advanced digital capabilities and future-ready hybridization, its architecture can be tailored to diverse airframe types and provides a strong foundation for continued innovation and technology integration." 

The PT9 engine combines jet-like performance, turboprop efficiency and advanced digital intelligence in a next-generation architecture designed to provide more capability today and evolve with the aircraft of tomorrow. Its modular construction sets the foundation for continued innovation and technology integration, including electric aircraft and hybrid thermal-electric powerplants. The PT9 engine is ideal for high-demand missions and can be easily tailored to diverse airframe types.

Production will take place in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, which is also the company's global Center of Excellence for the PT6 family of turboprop engines.

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 
With more than 180,000 global employees, we push the limits of technology and science to redefine how we connect and protect our world. With industry-leading capabilities, we advance aviation, engineer integrated defense systems for operational success, and develop next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing to help global customers address their most critical challenges. The company, with 2025 sales of more than $88 billion, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.  

For questions or to schedule an interview, please contact corporatepr@rtx.com. 

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Has RTX's Pratt & Whitney Canada PT9 engine been certified?

The PT9 turboprop engine recently received certification from Transport Canada. The engine amassed more than 14,000 development hours.