Test demonstrates commitment to supporting greater use of
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HARTFORD, Conn., March 18,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- IAE International Aero Engines
AG (IAE) announced it has successfully tested the V2500 engine with
100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at MTU Maintenance
Hannover, Germany. 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. The V2500 engine currently powers the A320ceo family
aircraft and the Embraer C-390 Millenium.
"This test with 100% SAF demonstrates that V2500 engines can
continue contributing towards making aviation more sustainable in
the decades ahead," said Kim
Kinsley, president, IAE AG, and vice president, Mature
Commercial Engines at Pratt & Whitney. "With nearly 3,000
V2500-powered aircraft in service today, IAE recognizes our
important role in supporting the industry's goal to meet net zero
CO2 emissions by 2050. We anticipate the majority
of our eight IAE company shops will be prepared to use SAF in their
operations in the next few years."
The V2500 engine test was run on 100% Hydroprocessed Esters and
Fatty Acids Synthetic Paraffinic Kerosine (HEFA-SPK) fuel supplied
by Neste. HEFA-SPK is produced by hydrotreating renewable raw
materials, such as waste oils or fats, into an aviation turbine
fuel and is a prominent sustainable alternative to conventional jet
fuels. Pratt & Whitney continues collaborating closely with the
Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative (CAAFI) and ASTM
International towards the goal of developing future specifications
for 100% SAF.
"MTU Maintenance Hannover is the first maintenance, repair and
overhaul facility worldwide to carry out a 100% SAF test on a
V2500," said Michael Schreyögg, Chief Program Officer, MTU Aero
Engines. "This test demonstrates our commitment to supporting
greater use of SAF across both our entire network and the broader
industry. We remain dedicated to working with IAE, suppliers and
partners to ensure not only that our products are capable of
operating with SAF but also that our maintenance, repair and
overhaul infrastructure can support all operators and owners with
their SAF testing requirements."
The V2500 engine offers the most fuel-efficient propulsion
system in its class, with up to 3% fuel burn and emissions
advantage over prior generation engines, resulting in
significant fuel savings and lower emissions, and is approved for
operation on SAF blended at up to 50% with conventional Jet A and
A-1 fuel. The V2500 is a versatile engine, powering commercial,
cargo and military platforms, with a 35-year history of providing
reliable and efficient performance.
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
With more than 185,000 global employees, RTX
pushes 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, and
developing next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing
to help global customers address their most critical challenges.
The company, with 2023 sales of $69
billion, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.
About MTU Aero Engines
MTU Aero Engines AG is
Germany's leading engine
manufacturer. The company is a technological leader in low-pressure
turbines, high-pressure compressors, turbine center frames as well
as manufacturing processes and repair techniques. In the commercial
OEM business, the company plays a key role in the development,
manufacturing and marketing of high-tech components together with
international partners. Some 30 percent of today's active aircraft
in service worldwide have MTU components on board. In the
commercial maintenance sector the company ranks among the top 3
service providers for commercial aircraft engines and industrial
gas turbines. The activities are combined under the roof of MTU
Maintenance. In the military arena, MTU Aero Engines is
Germany's industrial lead company
for practically all engines operated by the country's military. MTU
operates a network of locations around the globe; Munich is home to its corporate headquarters.
In fiscal 2023, the company had a workforce of more than 12,000
employees and posted consolidated sales of 6.3 billion euros.
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