EASA certifies Airbus A321XLR aircraft powered by RTX's Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engines
Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, has achieved a significant milestone with the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certifying the GTF-powered Airbus A321XLR. The certification includes updates to the PW1100G-JM engine's type certificates, granted by EASA on February 7, and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration on December 12, 2024.
The GTF engine stands as the most fuel-efficient option for single-aisle aircraft, with the A321XLR demonstrating 30% less fuel consumption per seat compared to previous generation aircraft. Currently, 13 customers have chosen GTF engines for 217 A321XLR aircraft, with Wizz Air set to be the first operator. The GTF engine family has already been delivered to over 80 customers worldwide, powering more than 2,200 aircraft.
The upcoming GTF Advantage configuration is specifically optimized for the A321XLR, promising enhanced take-off thrust and improved operating economics.
Pratt & Whitney, un'azienda di RTX, ha raggiunto un traguardo significativo con la certificazione del Airbus A321XLR dotato di motore GTF da parte dell'Agenzia Europea per la Sicurezza Aerea (EASA). La certificazione include aggiornamenti ai certificati di tipo del motore PW1100G-JM, concessi da EASA il 7 febbraio e dalla Federal Aviation Administration degli Stati Uniti il 12 dicembre 2024.
Il motore GTF rappresenta l'opzione più efficiente in termini di consumo di carburante per gli aerei a corridoio singolo, con l'A321XLR che dimostra un 30% in meno di consumo di carburante per posto rispetto agli aerei della generazione precedente. Attualmente, 13 clienti hanno scelto i motori GTF per 217 aerei A321XLR, con Wizz Air pronta a essere il primo operatore. La famiglia di motori GTF è già stata consegnata a oltre 80 clienti in tutto il mondo, alimentando più di 2.200 aerei.
La prossima configurazione GTF Advantage è specificamente ottimizzata per l'A321XLR, promettendo una maggiore spinta in decollo e miglioramenti nell'economia operativa.
Pratt & Whitney, un negocio de RTX, ha alcanzado un hito significativo con la certificación del Airbus A321XLR impulsado por el motor GTF por parte de la Agencia Europea de Seguridad Aérea (EASA). La certificación incluye actualizaciones a los certificados de tipo del motor PW1100G-JM, otorgados por EASA el 7 de febrero y por la Administración Federal de Aviación de EE. UU. el 12 de diciembre de 2024.
El motor GTF se presenta como la opción más eficiente en consumo de combustible para aeronaves de pasillo único, con el A321XLR demostrando un 30% menos de consumo de combustible por asiento en comparación con aeronaves de generaciones anteriores. Actualmente, 13 clientes han elegido motores GTF para 217 aeronaves A321XLR, siendo Wizz Air el primer operador. La familia de motores GTF ya ha sido entregada a más de 80 clientes en todo el mundo, propulsando más de 2,200 aeronaves.
La próxima configuración GTF Advantage está específicamente optimizada para el A321XLR, prometiendo un mayor empuje en el despegue y mejoras en la economía operativa.
프랫 앤 휘트니(RTX의 사업부)는 유럽 항공 안전청(EASA)가 GTF 엔진이 장착된 에어버스 A321XLR에 대한 인증을 완료함으로써 중요한 이정표를 달성했습니다. 이 인증은 PW1100G-JM 엔진의 타입 인증서 업데이트를 포함하며, EASA는 2월 7일, 미국 연방 항공청은 2024년 12월 12일에 인증을 부여했습니다.
GTF 엔진은 단일 통로 항공기에서 가장 연료 효율적인 옵션으로, A321XLR은 이전 세대 항공기보다 좌석당 30% 적은 연료 소비를 보여줍니다. 현재 13명의 고객이 217대의 A321XLR 항공기에 GTF 엔진을 선택했으며, Wizz Air가 첫 번째 운영자가 될 예정입니다. GTF 엔진 패밀리는 이미 전 세계 80개 이상의 고객에게 제공되어 2,200대 이상의 항공기를 운영하고 있습니다.
다가오는 GTF Advantage 구성은 A321XLR에 맞게 특별히 최적화되어 있으며, 향상된 이륙 추력과 개선된 운영 경제성을 약속합니다.
Pratt & Whitney, une entreprise de RTX, a atteint un jalon significatif avec la certification de l'Airbus A321XLR propulsé par le moteur GTF par l'Agence européenne de la sécurité aérienne (EASA). La certification comprend des mises à jour des certificats de type du moteur PW1100G-JM, accordées par l'EASA le 7 février et par la Federal Aviation Administration des États-Unis le 12 décembre 2024.
Le moteur GTF est l'option la plus efficace en termes de consommation de carburant pour les avions à couloir unique, l'A321XLR affichant une consommation de carburant inférieure de 30% par siège par rapport aux avions de la génération précédente. Actuellement, 13 clients ont choisi des moteurs GTF pour 217 avions A321XLR, Wizz Air devant être le premier opérateur. La famille de moteurs GTF a déjà été livrée à plus de 80 clients dans le monde, propulsant plus de 2 200 avions.
La prochaine configuration GTF Advantage est spécifiquement optimisée pour l'A321XLR, promettant une poussée au décollage améliorée et une meilleure rentabilité opérationnelle.
Pratt & Whitney, ein Unternehmen von RTX, hat einen bedeutenden Meilenstein erreicht, indem die Europäische Agentur für Flugsicherheit (EASA) das GTF-getriebene Airbus A321XLR zertifiziert hat. Die Zertifizierung umfasst Aktualisierungen der Typzertifikate des PW1100G-JM-Triebwerks, die von der EASA am 7. Februar und von der US-amerikanischen Federal Aviation Administration am 12. Dezember 2024 erteilt wurden.
Das GTF-Triebwerk ist die effizienteste Option für Flugzeuge mit einem Gang, wobei das A321XLR 30% weniger Treibstoffverbrauch pro Sitz im Vergleich zu vorherigen Flugzeuggenerationen aufweist. Derzeit haben 13 Kunden GTF-Triebwerke für 217 A321XLR-Flugzeuge ausgewählt, wobei Wizz Air der erste Betreiber sein wird. Die GTF-Triebwerksfamilie wurde bereits an über 80 Kunden weltweit geliefert und treibt mehr als 2.200 Flugzeuge an.
Die kommende GTF Advantage-Konfiguration ist speziell für das A321XLR optimiert und verspricht eine verbesserte Startschubkraft und verbesserte Betriebskosten.
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"The GTF is the most fuel-efficient engine for single-aisle aircraft, and today's certification from EASA is a key milestone for the program," said Rick Deurloo, president of Commercial Engines at Pratt & Whitney. "The GTF-powered Airbus A321XLR will provide longer range and higher payload capability, enabling new route options while reducing operating costs for our customers."
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