Pratt & Whitney, a division of Raytheon Technologies Corp. announced today launch of an enhanced website showcasing the GTF engine family. The site details what makes the Geared Turbofan the most advanced, fuel efficient and environmentally friendly single-aisle engine family available today. The site also adds new digital features, including an engine spotter’s guide, multimedia gallery and interactive route map highlighting the engine’s game-changing benefits.
To date, more than 750 GTF-powered aircraft have been delivered to 48 airlines around the world. With more than 6 million engine flight hours of experience, Pratt & Whitney estimates that its GTF engines have collectively saved customers nearly 350 million gallons of fuel, while avoiding over 3 million metric tonnes of carbon emissions. The growing GTF maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) network spans three continents, ensuring world-class service for every GTF customer.
Since entering into service in early 2016, the GTF engine family has delivered on its promised ability to reduce fuel burn by up to 20 percent, and to dramatically reduce regulated emissions and noise footprint.