Pratt & Whitney Canada has started ground testing the flight-standard hybrid-electric propulsion system and propeller for the RTX Hybrid-Electric Flight Demonstrator in Quebec. This system combines a thermal engine with a 1-megawatt electric motor to improve fuel efficiency by up to 30% on regional turboprop flights. After testing, the system will be installed on a De Havilland Canada Dash 8-100 aircraft, with the first flight planned for 2027. The project involves collaboration with multiple aerospace partners and is supported by Canadian government funding to advance sustainable aviation technology.
Tigerair Taiwan has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Pratt & Whitney to equip 15 Airbus A321neo aircraft with GTF engines, including four firm and 11 leased planes. Pratt & Whitney will also provide a 12-year EngineWise maintenance service a...
Pratt & Whitney Canada is investing CAD 275 million to enhance its manufacturing operations at the Longueuil, Quebec facility, its largest site with nearly 4,500 employees. The investment, supported by Canadian and Quebec government agencies, will ad...
Raytheon has secured a $1.8 billion contract extension to produce SPY-6 radars for the U.S. Navy, with potential total value reaching $3.3 billion if options are exercised. The SPY-6 radar, already installed on 13 Navy ships and tested at sea, will b...
BOC Aviation has placed an order for up to 220 Pratt & Whitney GTF engines to power 110 Airbus A320neo family aircraft, marking its largest order with the engine maker. The GTF engines offer 20% lower fuel consumption and significantly reduced noise,...
Pratt & Whitney has achieved a major design milestone for its Valox 1500 engine, aimed at powering semi-autonomous collaborative platforms. The design promises a balance of performance, affordability, and rapid market entry, supported by digital engi...
