V2500® engines surpass 300 million flight hours of service
The V2500® engine has achieved a significant milestone, surpassing 300 million engine flight hours of operational experience. The engine, developed by IAE International Aero Engines AG consortium (including RTX's Pratt & Whitney), currently powers about 2,800 aircraft and serves over 150 operators worldwide.
The V2500 engine demonstrates remarkable durability, with a recent high-time engine completing over 43,000 hours since its April 2013 installation. With an average age of 15 years, the engine continues to serve passenger, cargo, and military missions, powering the Airbus A320ceo family and Embraer C-390 Millennium.
IAE, which celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2023, successfully tested the V2500 on 100% Synthetic Aviation Fuel in 2024. The engine is supported by 13 established maintenance facilities globally, including eight IAE party company facilities, offering enhanced services like life- part solutions and engine swaps.
Il motore V2500® ha raggiunto un traguardo significativo, superando 300 milioni di ore di volo di esperienza operativa. Il motore, sviluppato dal consorzio IAE International Aero Engines AG (che include Pratt & Whitney di RTX), alimenta attualmente circa 2.800 aerei e serve oltre 150 operatori in tutto il mondo.
Il motore V2500 dimostra una notevole durata, con un motore recentemente ad alta percorrenza che ha completato oltre 43.000 ore dalla sua installazione nell'aprile 2013. Con un'età media di 15 anni, il motore continua a servire missioni passeggeri, cargo e militari, alimentando la famiglia Airbus A320ceo e l'Embraer C-390 Millennium.
IAE, che ha festeggiato il suo 40° anniversario nel 2023, ha testato con successo il V2500 su carburante per aviazione sintetico al 100% nel 2024. Il motore è supportato da 13 strutture di manutenzione consolidate a livello globale, comprese otto strutture delle aziende partner IAE, offrendo servizi migliorati come soluzioni per parti a vita e scambi di motori.
El motor V2500® ha alcanzado un hito significativo, superando 300 millones de horas de vuelo de experiencia operativa. El motor, desarrollado por el consorcio IAE International Aero Engines AG (que incluye a Pratt & Whitney de RTX), actualmente impulsa alrededor de 2,800 aeronaves y sirve a más de 150 operadores en todo el mundo.
El motor V2500 demuestra una durabilidad notable, con un motor de alto tiempo reciente que ha completado más de 43,000 horas desde su instalación en abril de 2013. Con una edad promedio de 15 años, el motor continúa sirviendo en misiones de pasajeros, carga y militares, impulsando a la familia Airbus A320ceo y el Embraer C-390 Millennium.
IAE, que celebró su 40° aniversario en 2023, probó con éxito el V2500 con combustible de aviación sintético al 100% en 2024. El motor cuenta con el apoyo de 13 instalaciones de mantenimiento establecidas a nivel mundial, incluidas ocho instalaciones de empresas asociadas de IAE, que ofrecen servicios mejorados como soluciones de piezas de vida y cambios de motores.
V2500® 엔진은 운영 경험에서 3억 시간 이상의 비행 시간을 초과하여 중요한 이정표를 달성했습니다. 이 엔진은 RTX의 프랫 앤 휘트니를 포함한 IAE International Aero Engines AG 컨소시엄에 의해 개발되었으며, 현재 약 2,800대의 항공기를 운항하고 있으며 전 세계 150개 이상의 운영자에게 서비스를 제공합니다.
V2500 엔진은 최근 43,000 시간 이상을 완료한 고시간 엔진을 포함하여 뛰어난 내구성을 보여줍니다. 평균 15세의 이 엔진은 여전히 승객, 화물 및 군사 임무를 수행하며 Airbus A320ceo 패밀리와 Embraer C-390 Millennium을 구동합니다.
IAE는 2023년에 40주년을 기념했으며, 2024년에 100% 합성 항공 연료로 V2500을 성공적으로 테스트했습니다. 이 엔진은 전 세계 13개의 유지보수 시설에서 지원받으며, 그 중 8개는 IAE 파트너 회사 시설로, 생애 부품 솔루션 및 엔진 교환과 같은 향상된 서비스를 제공합니다.
Le moteur V2500® a atteint une étape importante, dépassant 300 millions d'heures de vol d'expérience opérationnelle. Le moteur, développé par le consortium IAE International Aero Engines AG (y compris Pratt & Whitney de RTX), propulse actuellement environ 2 800 avions et sert plus de 150 opérateurs dans le monde entier.
Le moteur V2500 démontre une durabilité remarquable, avec un moteur récemment à haute heure ayant complété plus de 43 000 heures depuis son installation en avril 2013. Avec un âge moyen de 15 ans, le moteur continue de servir des missions passagers, fret et militaires, propulsant la famille Airbus A320ceo et l'Embraer C-390 Millennium.
IAE, qui a célébré son 40e anniversaire en 2023, a testé avec succès le V2500 avec du carburant d'aviation synthétique à 100 % en 2024. Le moteur est soutenu par 13 installations de maintenance établies dans le monde, dont huit installations d'entreprises partenaires d'IAE, offrant des services améliorés tels que des solutions de pièces de rechange et des échanges de moteurs.
Der V2500®-Motor hat einen bedeutenden Meilenstein erreicht und über 300 Millionen Flugstunden an Betriebserfahrung überschritten. Der Motor, entwickelt von dem Konsortium IAE International Aero Engines AG (einschließlich RTXs Pratt & Whitney), treibt derzeit etwa 2.800 Flugzeuge an und bedient über 150 Betreiber weltweit.
Der V2500-Motor zeigt bemerkenswerte Haltbarkeit, wobei ein kürzlich getesteter Hochstundemotor seit seiner Installation im April 2013 über 43.000 Stunden absolviert hat. Mit einem Durchschnittsalter von 15 Jahren erfüllt der Motor weiterhin Passagier-, Fracht- und Militärmissionen und treibt die Airbus A320ceo-Familie sowie den Embraer C-390 Millennium an.
IAE, das 2023 sein 40-jähriges Bestehen feierte, testete den V2500 im Jahr 2024 erfolgreich mit 100% synthetischem Flugbenzin. Der Motor wird von 13 etablierten Wartungseinrichtungen weltweit unterstützt, darunter acht Einrichtungen von IAE-Partnerunternehmen, die verbesserte Dienstleistungen wie Lebensdauer-Teillösungen und Motorentausch anbieten.
- Milestone achievement of 300 million flight hours demonstrates strong market presence and reliability
- Large installed base of 2,800 aircraft and 150+ operators indicates stable revenue stream
- Proven durability with single engine achieving 43,000 hours of operation
- Extensive maintenance network with 13 global facilities ensures service revenue
- Successful 100% Synthetic Aviation Fuel testing shows adaptation to future market demands
- Aging fleet with average engine age of 15 years may lead to replacement cycle
- to legacy A320ceo family aircraft, not newer A320neo variants
Milestone is a testament to the engine's reliability and performance
Powering approximately 2,800 aircraft and serving more than 150 operators, the V2500 engine operates passenger, cargo, and military missions around the world. The engine currently powers the Airbus A320ceo family, including A321F passenger-to-cargo conversions, as well as the Embraer C-390 Millennium multi-mission military transport aircraft.
IAE celebrated 40 years of collaboration and innovation in 2023 and successfully tested the V2500 on
"The V2500 is a mainstay of the industry, and this latest milestone of 300 million flight hours is evidence of the engine's legacy of reliability and performance," said Kelly Horan, president, IAE. "With an average age of 15 years, the V2500 engine is in the prime of its life – and we continue to offer customized solutions to meet our customers' needs."
Demonstrating its durability and robustness, the current high-time V2500 engine, on its first run, was recently removed for service. The engine achieved more than 43,000 hours since first installed in April 2013.
Pratt & Whitney and IAE offer enhanced services for the V2500 engine, including life-limited part solutions, new and serviceable material programs and engine swaps, which can be tailored to operators' unique operational and financial needs. The V2500 engine is backed by 13 established facilities around the world that provide maintenance, repair, and overhaul services, including eight IAE party company facilities.
About Pratt & Whitney
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