Pratt & Whitney announced it received U.S. Federal Aviation Administration certification for the GTF engine that will power the Airbus A321XLR. Thirteen operators have selected GTF engines to power 217 A321XLRs.
This news follows the recent certification of a “more durable” high-pressure turbine kit for CFM’s LEAP-1A engines, which power Airbus narrowbodies.
, is on track for certification. Deliveries starting next year are expected to provide even more value to customers operating the A321XLR. Pratt & Whitney projects it will deliver 4-8% higher takeoff thrust with up to 1% additional fuel efficiency and longer time on wing.
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