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Pratt & Whitney stays true to ducted-fan plan and rejects open-rotor engine for next-generation single-aisle

Pratt & Whitney continues to insist its engine offering for the next generation of single-aisle aircraft will be a traditional ducted fan engine, eschewing the open-fan design of its rival CFM ...

How Pratt & Whitney’s GTF Engine Differs From The Rolls-Royce Trent XWB

When Pratt & Whitney introduced the GTF in 2016, it broke a long-standing rule in jet design. Traditionally, the massive ...
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IAE partners reaffirm GTF engine push for next-generation single-aisle jets

IAE partners reaffirm GTF roadmap, targeting next-generation single-aisle aircraft with new materials, advanced aerodynamics ...

Pratt & Whitney’s New GTF Advantage Engine: What’s The Latest?

Beyond the latest GTF engine, Pratt & Whitney has also upgraded several other platforms. In February 2025, the company announced the FAA type certification of a new version of the GTF, branded the ...

How GE Aerospace Engines Stack Up Against Pratt & Whitney Engines

The P&W XA103 variable cycle engine (VCE) is currently competing with GE’s XA102 as the race heats up to build the world’s ...

Airline fleet to get a bump-up as Pratt & Whitney to replace engines of 40+ grounded Indigo jets by next June

Pratt & Whitney plans to replace faulty engines on 40 grounded Indigo planes by June 2026, potentially enhancing the ...