Guangzhou, Oct. 09, 2022 -- Pratt & Whitney has announced that Airbus has begun development test flights of the GTF Advantage engine on an A320neo aircraft. This early flight program will continue to improve the engine's maturity by testing it in a variety of weather conditions, including high temperatures and extreme cold, and operating at high-altitude airports. The flight program also marks a new phase in product development between Pratt & Whitney and Airbus. Engine forensics will also continue through mid-2023, including flight tests currently being performed at Pratt & Whitney's flight test facility in Mirabel, Quebec, Canada, and extensive durability testing to ensure the product is ready for service. The engine has now completed more than 2,400 hours and 7,800 cycle tests, including a successful test using 100% sustainable jet fuel (SAF). "The GTF engine already provides the lowest fuel consumption and CO2 emissions in the A320neo family of aircraft," said Rick Deurloo, president of Pratt & Whitney Commercial Engines. The GTF Advantage engine extended this lead. It improves aircraft capability by increasing thrust and ensures durability through better cooling. For airlines, this means new revenue opportunities and better operating economics. Our revolutionary geared fan architecture is the foundation for sustainable aviation technology development for decades to come, and the GTF Advantage engine is an important step in advancing this process."
The GTF Advantage engine reduces fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions by 1% compared to current models of GTF engines. The engine can increase take-off thrust by 4% at sea level, thus giving a longer range and higher load, particularly suitable for A321XLR aircraft, and will unlock more destinations for airlines. In addition, the engine can increase thrust by up to 8 percent when taking off from a high-altitude airport. GTF Advantage engines will be available in combination or interchangeably with current GTF engines to ensure maximum operational flexibility.
The Pratt & Whitney GTF engine and Collins Space Nacelle are the only geared propulsion systems in service today that deliver industry-leading sustainability with world-class robust operating costs. Aircraft powered by GTF engines reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by 16 to 20 per cent, nox emissions by 50 per cent and noise tracks by 75 per cent *. The GTF engine has been certified for 50%SAF operation and successfully tested for 100%SAF, which will further reduce carbon emissions and help the aviation industry achieve its goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
* Reduction value compared to previous generation aircraft, based on 75 dB noise isoline and ICAO CAEP/6 emission regulations.
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