FAA Certifies Pratt & Whitney Engine for Airbus A320neo

GTF Advantage powerplant delivers 4-8 percent additional takeoff thrust, enabling higher payload and longer range, manufacturer says.

Kimberly Johnson

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 11:17 AM ET

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Pratt & Whitney's GTF Advantage engine has received FAA type certification for the Airbus A320neo family of aircraft.
The GTF Advantage engine features lower carbon emissions and provides 4-8 percent additional takeoff thrust.
These enhancements enable higher payload capacity and longer range for A320neo family aircraft, particularly the A321XLR.

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Pratt & Whitney’s GTF Advantage engine has obtained FAA type certification for the Airbus A320neo family of aircraft, the manufacturer said Thursday.

It’s the latest development for the engine program that in December received FAA certification for the GTF powering the A321XLR.

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According to a Connecticut-based RTX—Pratt & Whitney’s parent company—the GTF Advantage features lower carbon emissions and delivers 4-8 percent additional takeoff thrust, enabling higher payload and longer range.

“GTF engines already offer the lowest fuel consumption and [carbon dioxide] emissions for single-aisle aircraft,” Rick Deurloo, president of commercial engines at Pratt & Whitney, said in a statement. “The GTF Advantage engine extends that lead and enhances aircraft capability, providing more thrust and even more value to operators of A320neo family aircraft, especially on longer-range aircraft like the A321XLR, all with a more durable configuration.”