The aviation world is about to dramatically change, moving from conventional power toward electrification . It is a process that has been percolating for several years. The major auto manufacturers have joined Tesla and we will soon have a panoply…
About a month ago, Pratt & Whitney Canada announced yet another upgrade on their venerable PT6 . This engine powers the Pilatus PC-12NGX. It is the first turboprop engine in general aviation to offer a dual-channel integrated electronic propeller and…
Pilatus Aircraft introduced the third major upgrade to its PC-12 single engine turboprop aircraft, named the PC-12 NGX at a reveal Monday evening before the start of the NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas. The new PC-12 NGX features a redesigned cabin,…
John Saabas, President, Pratt & Whitney Canada AirInsight: Thanks for being with us today, John. The venerable PT6, the turboprop industry leader since its introduction in 1963, has new competition. How is Pratt & Whitney responding to the new competition,…
Pratt & Whitney briefed the media at NBAA 2018, with an update on the PT6, PW800, and innovations in support. A video of that briefing follows: Views: 55
John Saabas, President of Pratt and Whitney Canada, provided an overview briefing of his business unit to the press on May 31st. Our apologies for two small glitches in the video of his presentation, which follows. Views: 31