FAA Certifies Pratt & Whitney Engine for Airbus A320neo
GTF Advantage powerplant delivers 4-8 percent additional takeoff thrust, enabling higher payload and longer range, manufacturer says.
Airbus 320neo [Courtesy: Airbus]
Pratt & Whitney's GTF Advantage engine has obtained FAA type certification for the Airbus A320neo family of aircraft, the manufacturer said Thursday.
It's the latest development for the engine program that in December received FAA certification for the GTF powering the A321XLR.
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According to a Connecticut-based RTX—Pratt & Whitney’s parent company—the GTF Advantage features lower carbon emissions and delivers 4-8 percent additional takeoff thrust, enabling higher payload and longer range.
"GTF engines already offer the lowest fuel consumption and [carbon dioxide] emissions for single-aisle aircraft," Rick Deurloo, president of commercial engines at Pratt & Whitney, said in a statement. "The GTF Advantage engine extends that lead and enhances aircraft capability, providing more thrust and even more value to operators of A320neo family aircraft, especially on longer-range aircraft like the A321XLR, all with a more durable configuration."
Since entering into service in 2016, GTF engines have powered over 2,200 aircraft delivered to over 80 customers worldwide, the company said.
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