RTX's Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6 E-Series™ Engine Surpasses 500,000 Flight Hours

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Pratt & Whitney Canada (NYSE: RTX) announced its PT6 E-Series turboprop family surpassed 500,000 flight hours since entering service in 2020, with more than 700 engines in service worldwide as of Oct 14, 2025.

The PT6 E-Series powers the Daher TBM 960 and Pilatus PC-12 NGX/PRO and is the first GA turboprop with a dual-channel integrated electronic propeller and engine control for single-lever operation, reduced pilot workload, continuous digital optimization, fuel savings across mission profiles, and improved performance metrics versus the original PT6.

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• 500,000 flight hours since 2020
• Over 700 PT6 E-Series engines in service worldwide
• Dual-channel integrated propeller and engine control
• Up to 20% better specific fuel consumption
• 50% improved power-to-weight ratio vs original PT6

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With more than 700 engines in service worldwide, latest version of PT6 is the first in the industry to have an integrated engine and propellor control system

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pratt & Whitney Canada announced today that its PT6 E-Series™ engine family has surpassed 500,000 flying hours since entering service in 2020. Powering the Daher TBM 960 and the Pilatus PC-12 NGX and recently launched PRO, more than 700 PT6 E-Series engines are now in service with operators worldwide. The PT6 engine is the only turboprop certified to fly commercial passenger missions aboard single-engine aircraft in North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Pratt & Whitney is an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business.

"The PT6 E-Series is the most modern version of our legendary PT6 engine family, bringing advanced digital capabilities, fuel efficiency and exceptional performance to general aviation," said Cedric Gauthier, vice president, Sales and Marketing, General Aviation, Pratt & Whitney Canada. "Reaching half a million flying hours in just a few years reflects the trust our customers place in this engine and underscores how PT6 innovations and reliability continue to set the standard across General Aviation."

The PT6 E-Series is the first turboprop engine family in the general aviation segment with a dual-channel integrated electronic propeller and engine control system. This innovation enables single-lever engine control, providing a more intuitive pilot experience, reducing workload, and optimizing performance and efficiency throughout the entire flight envelope. The digital control system continuously monitors and adjusts both engine and aircraft parameters to maximize power, efficiency, and responsiveness at all altitudes and in all operating conditions. In addition to its performance advantages, the PT6 E-Series delivers fuel savings across diverse mission profiles.

The PT6 engine family remains the benchmark in general aviation and rotorcraft, having powered more than 155 different aircraft types and amassing over 500 million flying hours since its introduction in 1963. Today's PT6 engines are up to four times more powerful than the original model, with a 50% improved power-to-weight ratio and up to 20% better specific fuel consumption.

PT6 engine operators benefit from an extensive global network and can ensure full peace of mind and maximum dispatch availability through platinum-level coverage on Pratt & Whitney Canada Eagle Service™ Plan. This pay-per-hour program is a comprehensive solution that includes scheduled engine maintenance, foreign object damage and environmental damage repair, predictive and pro-active support, and much more. Those flying the TBM 960 aircraft benefit from the all-new Pratt & Whitney Canada Service Guarantee Program, offering operators the benefit of proactive support throughout their new engine ownership period. 

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 $80 billion, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

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FAQ

What milestone did RTX's PT6 E-Series reach on October 14, 2025?

The PT6 E-Series surpassed 500,000 flight hours in service since 2020.

How many PT6 E-Series engines are in service worldwide (RTX PT6 E-Series Oct 2025)?

More than 700 PT6 E-Series engines are in service globally as of Oct 14, 2025.

Which aircraft use the RTX PT6 E-Series engine?

The PT6 E-Series powers the Daher TBM 960 and Pilatus PC-12 NGX and PRO.

What is unique about the PT6 E-Series digital control (RTX PT6 E-Series feature)?

It is the first GA turboprop with a dual-channel integrated electronic propeller and engine control, enabling single-lever operation and continuous optimization.

What efficiency and performance gains does RTX cite for the PT6 family?

The release cites up to 20% better specific fuel consumption and a 50% improved power-to-weight ratio versus the original PT6.