V2500® engines surpass 300 million flight hours of service

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The V2500® engine has achieved a significant milestone, surpassing 300 million engine flight hours of operational experience. The engine, developed by IAE International Aero Engines AG consortium (including RTX's Pratt & Whitney), currently powers about 2,800 aircraft and serves over 150 operators worldwide.

The V2500 engine demonstrates remarkable durability, with a recent high-time engine completing over 43,000 hours since its April 2013 installation. With an average age of 15 years, the engine continues to serve passenger, cargo, and military missions, powering the Airbus A320ceo family and Embraer C-390 Millennium.

IAE, which celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2023, successfully tested the V2500 on 100% Synthetic Aviation Fuel in 2024. The engine is supported by 13 established maintenance facilities globally, including eight IAE party company facilities, offering enhanced services like life- part solutions and engine swaps.

Positive

• Milestone achievement of 300 million flight hours demonstrates strong market presence and reliability
• Large installed base of 2,800 aircraft and 150+ operators indicates stable revenue stream
• Proven durability with single engine achieving 43,000 hours of operation
• Extensive maintenance network with 13 global facilities ensures service revenue
• Successful 100% Synthetic Aviation Fuel testing shows adaptation to future market demands

Negative

• Aging fleet with average engine age of 15 years may lead to replacement cycle
• to legacy A320ceo family aircraft, not newer A320neo variants

Milestone is a testament to the engine's reliability and performance

EAST HARTFORD, Conn., April 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- IAE International Aero Engines AG (IAE) today announced that the V2500® engine has surpassed 300 million engine flight hours of operational experience. IAE is a multinational consortium comprised of Pratt & Whitney, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, Pratt & Whitney Aero Engines International GmbH, Japanese Aero Engines Corporation and MTU Aero Engines AG.

Powering approximately 2,800 aircraft and serving more than 150 operators, the V2500 engine operates passenger, cargo, and military missions around the world. The engine currently powers the Airbus A320ceo family, including A321F passenger-to-cargo conversions, as well as the Embraer C-390 Millennium multi-mission military transport aircraft.

IAE celebrated 40 years of collaboration and innovation in 2023 and successfully tested the V2500 on 100% Synthetic Aviation Fuel in 2024.

"The V2500 is a mainstay of the industry, and this latest milestone of 300 million flight hours is evidence of the engine's legacy of reliability and performance," said Kelly Horan, president, IAE. "With an average age of 15 years, the V2500 engine is in the prime of its life – and we continue to offer customized solutions to meet our customers' needs."

Demonstrating its durability and robustness, the current high-time V2500 engine, on its first run, was recently removed for service. The engine achieved more than 43,000 hours since first installed in April 2013.  

Pratt & Whitney and IAE offer enhanced services for the V2500 engine, including life-limited part solutions, new and serviceable material programs and engine swaps, which can be tailored to operators' unique operational and financial needs. The V2500 engine is backed by 13 established facilities around the world that provide maintenance, repair, and overhaul services, including eight IAE party company facilities.

About Pratt & Whitney
Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power units. To learn more visit www.prattwhitney.com.

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

How many flight hours has the RTX V2500 engine accumulated as of 2025?

The V2500 engine has surpassed 300 million engine flight hours of operational experience.

What is the longest operational time achieved by a single V2500 engine?

The high-time V2500 engine achieved over 43,000 hours since its installation in April 2013.

Which aircraft types are currently powered by the RTX V2500 engine?

The V2500 engine powers the Airbus A320ceo family, including A321F cargo conversions, and the Embraer C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft.

How many maintenance facilities support the RTX V2500 engine globally?

The V2500 engine is supported by 13 established maintenance, repair, and overhaul facilities worldwide, including eight IAE party company facilities.

What alternative fuel testing has RTX completed for the V2500 engine?

IAE successfully tested the V2500 engine on 100% Synthetic Aviation Fuel in 2024.