Pratt & Whitney Canada, the manufacturer of the PW545D engine, reached a major milestone last week when Transport Canada granted type certification to the design.
The move brings the engine one step closer to entry into service, the company said.
Transport Canada Awards Pratt & Whitney Engine Type Certification
Last year Textron Aviation announced it planned to use the PW545D to power its new Cessna Citation Ascend business jet.
Key Takeaways:
- Pratt & Whitney Canada's PW545D engine received type certification from Transport Canada, a major milestone bringing it closer to entry into service.
- The PW545D engine is confirmed to power Textron Aviation's new Cessna Citation Ascend business jet.
- The engine features advancements such as an advanced mixer, efficiency improvements for lower fuel burn, and Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) technology, enabling autothrottle integration to reduce pilot workload and maximize efficiency.
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