Published on 16 Oct 2023 on Zacks via Yahoo Finance
RTX's Unit Gets PW127XT-L Turboprop Engine's Certification
RTX Corporation’s RTX business, Pratt & Whitney, has been awarded the type certification for the PW127XT-L regional turboprop engine by Transport Canada Civil Aviation. This marks the 200th type certification since 1963, when the original and now ubiquitous PT6 engine was introduced.The PW127XT-L engine is set to power the Franco-Italian aircraft, ATR 42-600S regional turboprop jet, capable of short take-off and landing.
Benefits of the PW127XT Series
The PW127XT engine series features the latest materials and technologies that deliver next-level efficiency and time on wing. It comes with a 20% reduction in maintenance costs, 40% extended time on wing and 3% improved fuel efficiency.This engine will come with a higher thrust rating to enable the ATR 42-600S aircraft to take off from runways as short as 800 meters.