Pratt & Whitney GTF engines achieve fuel and emissions savings

Pratt & Whitney announced two major milestones for the GTF engines. Since entry into service, the geared propulsion system has saved 1 billion gallons (nearly 4 billion litres) of fuel and 10 million metric tons of carbon emissions, said the company.

During this time, they have continued to advance the engine for current and future aircraft. In the past year alone, they’ve improved on the GTF engine’s best-in-class fuel efficiency and CO₂ emissions for the A320neo family, as per the statement. “We successfully tested the more powerful GTF Advantage engine on 100 per cent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), started engine certification testing and worked with Airbus to begin development flight testing on an A320neo aircraft.”

The company also announced plans to enhance their distinctive geared fan architecture with hybrid-electric systems and water-enhanced turbine technology through the SWITCH collaboration with Airbus, MTU Aero Engines, Collins Aerospace and GKN Aerospace.  

“We’re the only engine company with a geared fan in commercial service,” said Rick Deurloo, President of Commercial Engines at Pratt & Whitney. “With the GTF Advantage engine and these key technology development programmes, our revolutionary architecture is at the heart of sustainable propulsion today and into the future.”

“In 2022, we announced more than 1,100 GTF engine orders and commitments, while more than 1,400 aircraft have now been delivered to 64 operators. To support the growing fleet, we also announced the expansion of the GTF MRO (maintenance, repair and overhaul) network to include Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance, Iberia Maintenance and SR Technics. “GTF engines continue to deliver lower operational costs for our customers; new routes and revenue potential for airlines, airports and communities; and big savings in noise and emissions for passengers and our planet,” stated Deurloo.