Getting a handle on the GTF population
How big is the GTF problem? Pratt & Whitney is at pains to admit the issue in terms of cost and has sent a signal they believe they have the issue defined and a solution in place. They also believe…
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Airlines brace themselves for GTF impact on schedules
Airlines across the world are expecting a significant impact on their operations next year from the latest service guidelines for Pratt & Whitney Geared Turbofan (GTF). P&W-parent RTX said on Monday in a trading update that 600-700 engines require incremental inspections…
GTF powder metal issue keeps P&W busy well through 2026
UPDATE – Not 1.000, but another 600 and 700. That is the number of incremental shop visits that Pratt & Whitney-parent RTX is guiding for inspections and repairs of Geared Turbofan (GTF) engines that are affected by the powder metal…
Pratt & Whitney GTF update
RTX provided an update on the GTF issue. RTX expects the issue to cost $3-3.5bn, with a $3bn charge booked in 3Q23 (P&W has a 51% share). Pratt & Whitney (P&W) sees 600-700 engines coming in for accelerated shop visits…
The Embraer E2 family – Some Operating stats
Embraer’s E2 family emerged with great promise, only to be met with the negative tsunami that was Boeing’s perfidious merger move. This took a toll on the E2’s momentum, as it did on the entire Embraer commercial aircraft division. It…
Hailed and criticized – Alan Joyce leaves Qantas early
Forgotten seems how he steered Qantas through the pandemic, how the airline returned to profitability under his leadership, and how he forged new initiatives like Project Sunrise and airline alliances. For a few weeks, Qantas CEO Alan Joyce has been in…