EASA Validates Type Certification for Pratt & Whitney’s GTF Advantage™ Engine
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has validated the type certification for the GTF Advantage™ engine, developed by Pratt & Whitney, a company under the RTX group. This step marks a key milestone in the engine program, which is now progressing towards its planned entry into service in 2026, after having been previously certified by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
A Strategic Advance for Pratt & Whitney and Airlines
“The EASA endorsement represents another fundamental milestone for the GTF Advantage program, demonstrating our continued commitment to delivering value to our customers,” said Rick Deurloo, President of Commercial Engines at Pratt & Whitney.
The executive highlighted that the GTF Advantage will offer greater payload capacity and range, in addition to a more durable configuration capable of providing up to double the time on wing compared to the current model. Deurloo described this evolution as a “game changer” for operators.
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More Power and Efficiency at All Airports
The new engine will provide 4% more takeoff thrust at sea-level airports and 8% more at high-altitude airports, along with improved fuel efficiency.
One of its most notable advantages is that the GTF Advantage is fully interchangeable and intermixable with the current GTF engine, facilitating its gradual adoption into existing fleets. Over time, it will become the new production standard.
Advanced Technology and Enhanced Durability
The GTF Advantage incorporates the most advanced hot section in the single-aisle aircraft market, reinforcing Pratt & Whitney’s position as a leader in innovation within the aviation propulsion sector.
The company also recently introduced Hot Section Plus (HS+), an upgrade option for the current GTF engine, based on GTF Advantage technology. This enhancement will provide between 90% and 95% of the durability benefits of the new model, allowing current operators to leverage some of the innovations without needing to replace their engines entirely.
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