RTX's Pratt & Whitney GTF engine receives FAA certification to power the A321XLR
Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, has received FAA certification for its GTF engine to power the Airbus A321XLR aircraft, with entry into service expected in 2025. The PW1100G-JM engine certification marks a significant milestone for the GTF program. 13 customers have selected GTF engines for 217 A321XLR aircraft, with over 2,100 GTF-powered aircraft delivered globally to more than 80 customers.
The GTF engines provide up to 20% better fuel efficiency compared to previous generation engines, saving operators 2 billion gallons of fuel and 20 million metric tons of CO2 since 2016. The upcoming GTF Advantage engine will offer 4-8% higher takeoff thrust with up to 1% additional fuel efficiency and longer time on wing.
Pratt & Whitney, un'azienda di RTX, ha ricevuto la certificazione FAA per il suo motore GTF, utilizzato per alimentare l'aeromobile Airbus A321XLR, con ingresso in servizio previsto per il 2025. La certificazione del motore PW1100G-JM rappresenta un traguardo significativo per il programma GTF. 13 clienti hanno scelto i motori GTF per 217 A321XLR, con oltre 2.100 aeromobili alimentati da GTF consegnati a livello globale a più di 80 clienti.
I motori GTF offrono fino al 20% di migliore efficienza nei consumi rispetto ai motori della generazione precedente, risparmiando agli operatori 2 miliardi di galloni di carburante e 20 milioni di tonnellate metriche di CO2 dal 2016. Il prossimo motore GTF Advantage fornirà una spinta in decollo superiore del 4-8% e fino all'1% di efficienza nei consumi in più, con un tempo di volo più lungo.
Pratt & Whitney, una empresa de RTX, ha recibido la certificación de la FAA para su motor GTF, que alimentará el avión Airbus A321XLR, con entrada en servicio prevista para 2025. La certificación del motor PW1100G-JM marca un hito importante para el programa GTF. 13 clientes han seleccionado motores GTF para 217 A321XLR, con más de 2,100 aeronaves impulsadas por GTF entregadas a más de 80 clientes en todo el mundo.
Los motores GTF ofrecen hasta un 20% mejor eficiencia de combustible en comparación con los motores de la generación anterior, ahorrando a los operadores 2 mil millones de galones de combustible y 20 millones de toneladas métricas de CO2 desde 2016. El próximo motor GTF Advantage ofrecerá un empuje de despegue mayor del 4-8% con hasta un 1% adicional de eficiencia de combustible y un tiempo de vuelo más prolongado.
프랫 앤드 휘트니는 RTX의 사업으로, 에어버스 A321XLR 항공기를 위한 GTF 엔진의 FAA 인증을 받았으며, 2025년에 서비스가 시작될 예정입니다. PW1100G-JM 엔진의 인증은 GTF 프로그램의 중요한 이정표입니다. 13명의 고객이 217 A321XLR 항공기를 위해 GTF 엔진을 선택했으며, 전 세계적으로 80명이 넘는 고객에게 2,100대 이상의 GTF 엔진 항공기가 납품되었습니다.
GTF 엔진은 이전 세대 엔진에 비해 최대 20% 더 나은 연료 효율성을 제공하며, 2016년 이후 운영자에게 20억 갤런의 연료와 2000만 톤의 CO2를 절약했습니다. 다음 GTF Advantage 엔진은 이륙 시 최대 4-8%의 높은 추력을 제공하며, 추가 연료 효율성을 1% 개선하고 비행 시간도 길어질 것입니다.
Pratt & Whitney, une entreprise de RTX, a reçu la certification FAA pour son moteur GTF destiné à propulser l'avion Airbus A321XLR, avec une mise en service prévue en 2025. La certification du moteur PW1100G-JM constitue une étape significative pour le programme GTF. 13 clients ont sélectionné des moteurs GTF pour 217 A321XLR, plus de 2 100 avions propulsés par GTF ayant été livrés à plus de 80 clients dans le monde.
Les moteurs GTF offrent jusqu'à 20% d'efficacité énergétique améliorée par rapport aux moteurs de la génération précédente, permettant aux opérateurs d'économiser 2 milliards de gallons de carburant et 20 millions de tonnes métriques de CO2 depuis 2016. Le prochain moteur GTF Advantage offrira une poussée au décollage supérieure de 4 à 8%, avec jusqu'à 1% d'efficacité énergétique supplémentaire et un temps de vol prolongé.
Pratt & Whitney, ein Unternehmen von RTX, hat die FAA-Zertifizierung für seinen GTF-Motor erhalten, der das Flugzeug Airbus A321XLR antreiben wird. Der Einsatz wird voraussichtlich 2025 beginnen. Die Zertifizierung des PW1100G-JM-Motors markiert einen wichtigen Meilenstein für das GTF-Programm. 13 Kunden haben GTF-Motoren für 217 A321XLR Flugzeuge ausgewählt, mit über 2100 weltweit gelieferten GTF-betriebenen Flugzeugen an mehr als 80 Kunden.
Die GTF-Motoren bieten bis zu 20% bessere Treibstoffeffizienz im Vergleich zu Motoren der vorherigen Generation, was den Betreibern seit 2016 2 Milliarden Gallonen Treibstoff und 20 Millionen metrische Tonnen CO2 einspart. Der kommende GTF Advantage-Motor wird 4-8% mehr Schub beim Start bieten, mit bis zu 1% zusätzlicher Treibstoffeffizienz und einer längeren Einsatzzeit.
- FAA certification received for GTF engine powering A321XLR
- Significant order book with 217 A321XLR aircraft from 13 customers
- 20% better fuel efficiency compared to previous generation engines
- GTF Advantage engine offering additional 4-8% takeoff thrust and 1% fuel efficiency
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The FAA certification of Pratt & Whitney's GTF engine for the A321XLR represents a significant technical advancement in commercial aviation. The GTF's demonstrated
This certification strengthens RTX's competitive position in the important narrow-body aircraft market. The A321XLR's unique long-range capabilities open new route possibilities for airlines, potentially expanding the addressable market. With 217 confirmed orders already secured, this represents a significant revenue stream for RTX's Pratt & Whitney division. The GTF's proven fuel efficiency and environmental benefits align perfectly with airlines' increasing focus on sustainability and operating cost reduction. The timing of the certification, ahead of the aircraft's planned 2025 entry into service, provides confidence in RTX's execution capabilities and future revenue visibility.
Entry into service expected in 2025
"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
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
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
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