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.

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

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Airbus 320neo [Courtesy: Airbus]

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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 delivers 4-8 percent additional takeoff thrust, enabling higher payload and longer range.
This certification extends the GTF engine's lead in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions for single-aisle aircraft, especially for longer-range variants like the A321XLR.