RTX's Pratt & Whitney GTF Advantage™ engine achieves U.S. FAA type certification
RTX's Pratt & Whitney announced FAA type certification for its GTF Advantage engine designed for the Airbus A320neo family, with first deliveries expected in 2025. The enhanced engine delivers 4-8% more takeoff thrust, enabling higher payload and longer range for airlines.
The GTF Advantage features fully redesigned parts and technology improvements, including advanced airfoil design, improved coatings, and optimized cooling systems. The engine underwent extensive testing, completing more than twice the amount compared to current GTF engines, benefiting from over 100,000 hours of engine testing and 38 million flight hours of operation.
To date, GTF-powered aircraft have achieved up to 20% better fuel efficiency, helping airlines save over 2 billion gallons of fuel and avoid 20 million metric tons of CO2 emissions. The engine program has secured 11,000 orders and commitments across all platforms, with more than 2,200 GTF-powered aircraft delivered to over 80 customers worldwide.
RTX e Pratt & Whitney hanno annunciato la certificazione di tipo FAA per il loro motore GTF Advantage, progettato per la famiglia Airbus A320neo, con le prime consegne previste per il 2025. Questo motore migliorato offre un aumento della spinta al decollo del 4-8%, consentendo un carico utile maggiore e una maggiore autonomia per le compagnie aeree.
Il GTF Advantage presenta parti completamente riprogettate e miglioramenti tecnologici, tra cui un design avanzato delle pale, rivestimenti migliorati e sistemi di raffreddamento ottimizzati. Il motore ha subito test approfonditi, completando più del doppio dei test rispetto ai motori GTF attuali, beneficiando di oltre 100.000 ore di test del motore e 38 milioni di ore di volo operative.
Ad oggi, gli aerei alimentati da GTF hanno raggiunto un'efficienza del carburante superiore fino al 20%, aiutando le compagnie aeree a risparmiare oltre 2 miliardi di galloni di carburante e a evitare 20 milioni di tonnellate metriche di emissioni di CO2. Il programma del motore ha ricevuto 11.000 ordini e impegni su tutte le piattaforme, con oltre 2.200 aerei alimentati da GTF consegnati a più di 80 clienti in tutto il mondo.
RTX y Pratt & Whitney anunciaron la certificación de tipo FAA para su motor GTF Advantage diseñado para la familia Airbus A320neo, con las primeras entregas previstas para 2025. Este motor mejorado ofrece un aumento del 4-8% en la potencia de despegue, lo que permite una mayor carga útil y un mayor alcance para las aerolíneas.
El GTF Advantage cuenta con piezas completamente rediseñadas y mejoras tecnológicas, incluyendo un diseño avanzado de perfil aerodinámico, recubrimientos mejorados y sistemas de refrigeración optimizados. El motor se sometió a pruebas exhaustivas, completando más del doble de pruebas en comparación con los motores GTF actuales, beneficiándose de más de 100,000 horas de pruebas de motores y 38 millones de horas de vuelo en operación.
Hasta la fecha, los aviones propulsados por GTF han logrado una eficiencia de combustible hasta un 20% mejor, ayudando a las aerolíneas a ahorrar más de 2 mil millones de galones de combustible y evitar 20 millones de toneladas métricas de emisiones de CO2. El programa del motor ha asegurado 11,000 pedidos y compromisos en todas las plataformas, con más de 2,200 aviones propulsados por GTF entregados a más de 80 clientes en todo el mundo.
RTX와 Pratt & Whitney는 Airbus A320neo 패밀리를 위해 설계된 GTF Advantage 엔진에 대한 FAA 유형 인증을 발표했으며, 첫 번째 배송은 2025년으로 예상됩니다. 이 향상된 엔진은 이륙 추력을 4-8% 증가시켜 항공사에 더 높은 화물과 더 긴 범위를 제공합니다.
GTF Advantage는 완전히 재설계된 부품과 기술 개선 사항을 특징으로 하며, 고급 공기역학 설계, 개선된 코팅 및 최적화된 냉각 시스템이 포함됩니다. 이 엔진은 광범위한 테스트를 거쳤으며, 현재의 GTF 엔진에 비해 두 배 이상의 테스트를 완료했으며, 10만 시간 이상의 엔진 테스트와 3800만 비행 시간의 운영 혜택을 누리고 있습니다.
현재까지 GTF 엔진을 장착한 항공기는 최대 20% 더 나은 연료 효율성을 달성하여 항공사들이 20억 갤런 이상의 연료를 절약하고 2000만 톤의 CO2 배출을 피하는 데 도움을 주었습니다. 이 엔진 프로그램은 모든 플랫폼에서 11,000개의 주문과 약속을 확보했으며, 80개 이상의 고객에게 2,200대 이상의 GTF 장착 항공기가 인도되었습니다.
RTX et Pratt & Whitney ont annoncé la certification de type FAA pour leur moteur GTF Advantage conçu pour la famille Airbus A320neo, avec les premières livraisons prévues pour 2025. Ce moteur amélioré offre une poussée au décollage supérieure de 4 à 8 %, permettant aux compagnies aériennes d’augmenter leur charge utile et leur autonomie.
Le GTF Advantage comprend des pièces entièrement redessinées et des améliorations technologiques, notamment un design aérodynamique avancé, des revêtements améliorés et des systèmes de refroidissement optimisés. Le moteur a subi des tests approfondis, complétant plus du double des tests par rapport aux moteurs GTF actuels, bénéficiant de plus de 100 000 heures de tests de moteur et de 38 millions d'heures de vol en opération.
À ce jour, les avions propulsés par GTF ont atteint une efficacité énergétique jusqu'à 20 % meilleure, aidant les compagnies aériennes à économiser plus de 2 milliards de gallons de carburant et à éviter 20 millions de tonnes métriques d'émissions de CO2. Le programme de moteurs a sécurisé 11 000 commandes et engagements sur toutes les plateformes, avec plus de 2 200 avions propulsés par GTF livrés à plus de 80 clients dans le monde entier.
RTX und Pratt & Whitney haben die FAA-Typenzulassung für ihren GTF Advantage-Motor bekannt gegeben, der für die Airbus A320neo-Familie entwickelt wurde, mit den ersten Lieferungen, die für 2025 erwartet werden. Der verbesserte Motor liefert 4-8% mehr Schub beim Start, was den Fluggesellschaften eine höhere Nutzlast und eine größere Reichweite ermöglicht.
Der GTF Advantage verfügt über vollständig neu gestaltete Teile und technologische Verbesserungen, darunter ein fortschrittliches Profil-Design, verbesserte Beschichtungen und optimierte Kühlsysteme. Der Motor wurde umfangreichen Tests unterzogen und hat mehr als die doppelte Menge an Tests im Vergleich zu aktuellen GTF-Motoren abgeschlossen, wobei er von über 100.000 Stunden Motorentest und 38 Millionen Flugstunden profitiert hat.
Bis heute haben GTF-betriebene Flugzeuge eine bis zu 20% bessere Kraftstoffeffizienz erreicht, was den Fluggesellschaften hilft, über 2 Milliarden Gallonen Kraftstoff zu sparen und 20 Millionen metrische Tonnen CO2-Emissionen zu vermeiden. Das Motorenprogramm hat 11.000 Bestellungen und Verpflichtungen auf allen Plattformen gesichert, wobei mehr als 2.200 GTF-betriebene Flugzeuge an über 80 Kunden weltweit geliefert wurden.
- FAA certification achieved for new GTF Advantage engine
- 4-8% increased takeoff thrust capability
- Enhanced fuel efficiency and lower carbon emissions
- Strong market demand with 11,000 engine orders/commitments
- 2,200+ aircraft delivered to 80+ customers globally
- 2 billion gallons of fuel saved for airlines to date
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The FAA type certification of Pratt & Whitney's GTF Advantage engine represents a significant commercial milestone for RTX, strengthening its competitive position in the important narrowbody aircraft market. This certification de-risks the program for investors and keeps the engine on track for first deliveries later in 2025, supporting near-term revenue forecasts.
The enhanced engine offers 4-8% more takeoff thrust with improved fuel efficiency, strategically positioning RTX to capture value from the growing A321XLR segment, where longer range capabilities are essential. This is particularly important as airlines seek to deploy narrowbody aircraft on traditionally widebody routes, a trend accelerated post-pandemic.
Beyond the initial engine sales, the GTF Advantage creates substantial long-term economic value through the aftermarket service business. The durability improvements - including redesigned life- parts, advanced cooling systems, and improved high-pressure turbine design - directly enhance the engine's economics by potentially extending maintenance intervals and reducing overall lifecycle costs for operators.
The certification follows an extensive testing program that doubled the validation testing compared to the current GTF engine, addressing previous durability concerns that had impacted RTX's financial performance. This robust approach should help restore airline confidence in the platform.
With 11,000 engine orders and commitments across GTF platforms and the A320neo family representing the industry's largest backlog, this program provides RTX with a multi-decade revenue stream. The engine's demonstrated environmental performance (20 million metric tons of CO2 emissions avoided) also aligns with growing airline sustainability requirements, potentially strengthening RTX's market position as environmental regulations tighten globally.
First production engine deliveries expected later this year
"GTF engines already offer the lowest fuel consumption and CO2 emissions for single-aisle aircraft," said Rick Deurloo, president of Commercial Engines at Pratt & Whitney. "The GTF Advantage engine extends that lead and enhances aircraft capability, providing more thrust and even more value to operators of A320neo family aircraft, especially on longer-range aircraft like the A321XLR, all with a more durable configuration. With this certification and engine deliveries on track for later this year, it's fitting we mark these milestones in 2025, as Pratt & Whitney celebrates a century of powering the future."
The GTF Advantage will deliver 4
The GTF Advantage includes fully redesigned life-limited parts and technology enhancements throughout the gas path. It is fundamentally more durable, with increased airflow in the core to lower operating temperatures and a state-of-the-art hot section to increase time on wing. In the high-pressure turbine (HPT), the enhancements include an advanced airfoil design with improved coatings. The HPT and combustor also feature optimized cooling hole size, shape and location, with improved hole drilling techniques to reduce oxidation.
The GTF Advantage test program incorporated extensive endurance testing to advance product maturity at entry into service. The GTF Advantage accomplished more than twice the amount of testing compared to the current GTF engine. It also benefits from over 100,000 hours of engine and rig testing across all GTF programs, along with 38 million flight hours of in-service operation. Certain elements of the GTF Advantage configuration can be incorporated into today's GTF engine to support increased time on wing.
To date, more than 2,200 GTF-powered aircraft have been delivered to over 80 customers worldwide. GTF engines enable up to
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