Entry into service expected in 2025
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HARTFORD, Conn., Dec. 16,
2024 /PRNewswire/ --Pratt & Whitney, an RTX
(NYSE: RTX) business, announced today that it has received U.S.
Federal Aviation Administration certification for the GTF engine
that will power the Airbus A321XLR aircraft. The engine type
certificate, granted on December 12
and applicable to the PW1100G-JM engine, was updated to include the
A321XLR.
"This is an important milestone for the GTF engine program,
which was the first engine to power the A320neo aircraft family,"
said Rick Deurloo, president of
Commercial Engines at Pratt & Whitney. "The longer range and
higher payload capability of the Airbus A321XLR aircraft will
provide customers with expanded route flexibility to more
destinations. A321XLR operators will benefit from the GTF's
best-in-class fuel efficiency and the lowest carbon emissions
available for single aisle aircraft."
Globally, 13 customers have selected GTF engines to power 217
A321XLR aircraft. To date, more than 2,100 GTF-powered aircraft
have been delivered to over 80 customers worldwide. GTF engines
enable up to 20% better fuel efficiency compared to aircraft
powered by the prior generation of engines. As a result, the GTF
engine has saved operators 2 billion gallons of fuel and 20 million
metric tons of CO2, since entry into service in
2016.
The GTF Advantage engine, which is on track for certification
and first engine deliveries next year, will provide even more value
to customers operating the A321XLR. It will deliver 4-8% higher
takeoff thrust with up to 1% in additional fuel efficiency and
longer time on wing. The GTF Advantage is ideally suited for the
A321XLR, further expanding new route options and enabling even
better operating economics. The GTF Advantage engine will be fully
intermixable and interchangeable with today's model of the GTF.
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
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corporatepr@rtx.com.
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