RTX's Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engines surpass 800 orders and commitments in 2026, year to date
RTX (NYSE: RTX) reported that its Pratt & Whitney GTF engines have secured more than 800 orders and commitments since the start of 2026, bringing the GTF order backlog to over 8,000 engines.
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RTX (NYSE: RTX) reported that its Pratt & Whitney GTF engines have secured more than 800 orders and commitments since the start of 2026, bringing the GTF order backlog to over 8,000 engines. Over time, more than 14,000 GTF orders and commitments have been placed by more than 90 customers worldwide, including airlines and lessors such as Abra Group, AirAsia, British Airways, Finnair and VietJet.
According to RTX, the GTF is currently its most fuel-efficient single-aisle engine, targeting up to 20% lower fuel consumption, a 75% smaller noise footprint versus prior-generation engines and forming the basis for next-generation propulsion technologies.
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- 2026 year-to-date GTF engine orders and commitments exceed 800 units
- GTF engine order backlog has risen to more than 8,000 engines
- Cumulative GTF engine orders and commitments surpass 14,000 units from 90+ customers
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- None.
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News Market Reaction – RTX
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Key Figures
- 2026 GTF orders and commitments
- More than 800
- Since the beginning of 2026
- GTF order backlog
- More than 8,000 engines
- Total backlog
- Total GTF orders and commitments
- More than 14,000
- Worldwide
- GTF customers
- More than 90
- Worldwide customers
- GTF Advantage time on wing
- Up to twice
- Expected later this year
- Fuel consumption reduction
- Up to 20% lower
- Compared to prior-generation engines
- Noise footprint reduction
- 75% smaller
- Compared to prior-generation engines
- Projected flying time
- More than 300 million hours
- Expected by the mid-2030s
Historical Context
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Successful demonstration test validated additively manufactured engine materials and durability.
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Jackson Square Aviation selected GTF engines for Airbus A320neo aircraft.
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Pratt & Whitney Canada received a nine-year contract to overhaul PT6A-68 engines.
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British Airways selected GTF engines for up to 63 Airbus A320neo aircraft.
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Raytheon completed a system technology demonstration with multiple direct missile hits.
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Key Terms
auxiliary power units technical
maintenance, repair and overhaul technical
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Brings GTF order backlog to more than 8,000 engines
"We see strong demand for the GTF engine and continued confidence in the value it delivers to customers," said Rick Deurloo, president of Commercial Engines at Pratt & Whitney. "The GTF Advantage engine will enter into service later this year and will provide up to twice the time on wing, industry-leading fuel efficiency and even more range capability."
The GTF is the most fuel efficient engine for the single aisle market, delivering up to
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, RTX pushes 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
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