RTX's Pratt & Whitney and Collins Aerospace to lead engine integration and supply power units and nacelles for JetZero blended wing aircraft
RTX (NYSE: RTX) has signed three agreements with JetZero to provide critical systems for their blended wing body aircraft demonstrator. Pratt & Whitney will integrate the PW2040 engine and auxiliary power unit (APU), while Collins Aerospace will supply the nacelle and propulsion mounting structure.
The PW2040 engine, part of the PW2000 family, delivers 37,000 to 43,000 pounds of thrust and currently powers Boeing 757 aircraft. Collins Aerospace will design and manufacture nacelle structures, including inlet, fan cowl, and fan duct components.
JetZero aims to achieve a 50% reduction in fuel burn through the aerodynamic efficiency of the blended wing design, with test flights scheduled to begin in 2027. The demonstrator project will validate technologies applicable to commercial passenger planes, cargo transports, and military aircraft, including potential future aerial refueling tankers.
RTX (NYSE: RTX) ha firmato tre accordi con JetZero per fornire sistemi critici per il loro dimostratore di aereo con fusoliera a ala mista. Pratt & Whitney integrerà il motore PW2040 e l'unità di potenza ausiliaria (APU), mentre Collins Aerospace fornirà la nacelle e la struttura di montaggio della propulsione.
Il motore PW2040, parte della famiglia PW2000, offre una spinta di 37.000 a 43.000 libbre e attualmente alimenta gli aerei Boeing 757. Collins Aerospace progetterà e produrrà strutture della nacelle, inclusi componenti di ingresso, coperchio del ventilatore e condotti del ventilatore.
JetZero mira a ottenere una riduzione del 50% del consumo di carburante grazie all'efficienza aerodinamica del design a ala mista, con voli di prova previsti per iniziare nel 2027. Il progetto del dimostratore convaliderà tecnologie applicabili a aerei passeggeri commerciali, trasporti cargo e velivoli militari, inclusi potenziali futuri aerei per rifornimento aereo.
RTX (NYSE: RTX) ha firmado tres acuerdos con JetZero para proporcionar sistemas críticos para su demostrador de avión de fuselaje de ala mezclada. Pratt & Whitney integrará el motor PW2040 y la unidad de potencia auxiliar (APU), mientras que Collins Aerospace suministrará la nacelle y la estructura de montaje de propulsión.
El motor PW2040, parte de la familia PW2000, entrega entre 37,000 y 43,000 libras de empuje y actualmente alimenta a los aviones Boeing 757. Collins Aerospace diseñará y fabricará estructuras de nacelle, incluidos componentes de entrada, cubierta del ventilador y conductos del ventilador.
JetZero busca lograr una reducción del 50% en el consumo de combustible a través de la eficiencia aerodinámica del diseño de ala mezclada, con vuelos de prueba programados para comenzar en 2027. El proyecto del demostrador validará tecnologías aplicables a aviones comerciales de pasajeros, transportes de carga y aeronaves militares, incluidos posibles futuros aviones de reabastecimiento aéreo.
RTX (NYSE: RTX)는 JetZero와 세 가지 계약을 체결하여 혼합 날개 본체 항공기 시연을 위한 중요한 시스템을 제공할 것입니다. 프랫 앤드 휘트니는 PW2040 엔진과 보조 동력 장치(APU)를 통합하고, 콜린스 에어로스페이스는 나셀과 추진 장착 구조를 공급할 것입니다.
PW2040 엔진은 PW2000 계열의 일부로, 37,000에서 43,000 파운드의 추력을 제공하며 현재 보잉 757 항공기를 구동하고 있습니다. 콜린스 에어로스페이스는 흡입구, 팬 카울 및 팬 덕트 구성 요소를 포함한 나셀 구조를 설계 및 제조할 것입니다.
JetZero는 혼합 날개 디자인의 공기역학적 효율성을 통해 연료 소모량을 50% 줄이는 것을 목표로 하며, 2027년부터 시험 비행이 시작될 예정입니다. 이 시연 프로젝트는 상업용 여객기, 화물 수송기 및 군용 항공기에 적용 가능한 기술을 검증하고, 향후 공중 급유 탱커의 가능성도 포함될 것입니다.
RTX (NYSE: RTX) a signé trois accords avec JetZero pour fournir des systèmes critiques pour leur démonstrateur d'avion à corps d'aile mixte. Pratt & Whitney intégrera le moteur PW2040 et l'unité de puissance auxiliaire (APU), tandis que Collins Aerospace fournira la nacelle et la structure de montage de propulsion.
Le moteur PW2040, qui fait partie de la famille PW2000, délivre entre 37 000 et 43 000 livres de poussée et alimente actuellement les avions Boeing 757. Collins Aerospace concevra et fabriquera des structures de nacelle, y compris des composants d'entrée, de capot de ventilateur et de conduit de ventilateur.
JetZero vise à réaliser une réduction de 50% de la consommation de carburant grâce à l'efficacité aérodynamique du design à aile mixte, avec des vols d'essai prévus pour commencer en 2027. Le projet de démonstrateur validera des technologies applicables aux avions de passagers commerciaux, aux transports de fret et aux avions militaires, y compris de potentiels futurs avions de ravitaillement en vol.
RTX (NYSE: RTX) hat drei Vereinbarungen mit JetZero unterzeichnet, um wichtige Systeme für ihren Demonstrator eines Flugzeugs mit gemischtem Tragflächenkörper bereitzustellen. Pratt & Whitney wird den PW2040-Motor und die Hilfstriebwerksanlage (APU) integrieren, während Collins Aerospace die Nacelle und die Struktur zur Montage der Antriebseinheit liefern wird.
Der PW2040-Motor, der zur PW2000-Familie gehört, liefert zwischen 37.000 und 43.000 Pfund Schub und treibt derzeit Boeing 757-Flugzeuge an. Collins Aerospace wird Nacellestrukturen entwerfen und herstellen, einschließlich Einlass-, Ventilatorverkleidungen und Ventilatorkanal-Komponenten.
JetZero strebt eine 50%ige Reduzierung des Treibstoffverbrauchs durch die aerodynamische Effizienz des Designs mit gemischten Tragflächen an, wobei Testflüge für 2027 geplant sind. Das Demonstratorprojekt wird Technologien validieren, die für Verkehrsflugzeuge, Frachttransporter und Militärflugzeuge anwendbar sind, einschließlich möglicher zukünftiger Luftbetankungstanker.
- Strategic partnership in innovative aircraft design with potential market expansion
- Technology leverages existing proven products (PW2040 engine, APS3200 APU)
- 50% fuel efficiency improvement target addresses growing market demand for sustainable aviation
- Long development timeline with first test flights not until 2027
- Significant R&D investment required for new technology integration
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RTX has secured a strategic foothold in next-generation aviation technology through three agreements with JetZero, a developer of blended wing body aircraft. This innovative aircraft design aims to achieve
The agreements leverage RTX's established product portfolio across its business units:
- Pratt & Whitney will integrate its proven PW2040 engine (from the family powering Boeing 757 and C-17 military transports)
- Pratt & Whitney Canada will provide the APS3200 auxiliary power unit
- Collins Aerospace will design and manufacture the nacelle structures and engine mounting systems
While financial terms remain undisclosed, the strategic value lies in RTX's early involvement with a potentially transformative aircraft architecture. The industry continues its aggressive pursuit of fuel efficiency improvements, and blended wing designs represent one of the more promising approaches to achieving significant reductions in operating costs.
The partnership targets multiple market segments, including commercial passenger aircraft, cargo transports, and military applications—potentially including future aerial refueling tankers. This diversification helps mitigate market-specific risks and expands RTX's potential revenue streams if the technology proves successful.
With test flights planned for 2027, this represents a long-term strategic positioning rather than an immediate revenue driver. The agreement primarily utilizes RTX's existing technologies rather than requiring substantial new development, suggesting efficient deployment of the company's intellectual property across new platforms.
RTX systems will support development of novel, fuel-efficient aircraft design
"The aviation industry is focused on efforts to reduce operational costs by improving fuel efficiency and RTX has an extensive portfolio of technologies to help companies like JetZero do just that," said Juan de Bedout, RTX's chief technology officer. "Together, JetZero and RTX will play an important role in redefining the future of commercial and military aviation."
"Securing partnerships for the demonstrator's propulsion systems marks yet another meaningful milestone on our journey from design to test, to demonstration," said Dan da Silva, chief operating officer for JetZero. "We continue to make steady progress on both the demonstrator program and the design and production capabilities of the airplane that will eventually be delivered to customers. We welcome these industry-leading suppliers to the program and are inspired to see the industry's investment and belief in the blended wing airplane."
JetZero aims to achieve a
Under the new agreements, RTX will provide the following systems for JetZero's demonstrator:
- Pratt & Whitney will integrate its PW2040 engine. The PW2000 engine family offers 37,000 to 43,000 pounds of thrust and powers all models of the Boeing 757 aircraft, with the F117 military derivative engine serving as the exclusive powerplant for the C-17 Globemaster III aircraft. The PW2040 model engine also powers the
U.S. Air Force's C-32A aircraft, the military version of the 757. - Pratt & Whitney Canada will provide the APS3200, an APU that employs the latest in advanced manufacturing techniques, including the use of composites. Nearly 3,800 APS3200 units have been manufactured and certified for aircraft.
- Collins Aerospace will design and build nacelle structures including the inlet, fan cowl and fan duct, in addition to fairings and the engine support structure. Collins has designed, certified and manufactured nacelles for large commercial aircraft programs for decades, including Boeing 787, Airbus A350, A320neo, A220 and Embraer E2.
The demonstrator will validate key technologies that could benefit multiple customers, including commercial passenger planes, cargo transports and military aircraft – including a potential future aerial refueling tanker.
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