EASA certifies ATR’s aircraft powered by new PW127XT-M engine
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has type certified the ATR 72 and 42 aircraft powered by the new Pratt & Whitney PW127XT-M engine.
Boasting the latest materials and technologies available on the market, the new engine series enables next level efficiency and extended time (XT) on wing for its aircraft, bringing benefits of 20% reduction in maintenance costs and 3% improvement in fuel consumption compared to the PW127-M.
“Receiving EASA type certification is an important step towards entry into service of this new standard engine on our ATR aircraft, says ATR’s Stephane Viala, Senior Vice President Engineering.
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“The certification of ATR aircraft powered by our PW127XT-M engine is good news for the Regional Aviation segment as it delivers 40% more time on wing, 20% less maintenance costs and a 3% improvement in fuel consumption compared to the PW127-M,” said Anthony Rossi, vice president, Sales and Marketing, Pratt & Whitney Canada.
The EASA certification follows that of Engine certification by Transport Canada Civil aviation and Engine EASA certification which were achieved respectively in August and early September.
Revealed at the Dubai Airshow in 2021, the purpose-built new PW127XT-M engine will enter into service with launch customer Air Corsica before the end of the year.
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