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Are Engine Shortages Airbus’ Worst Nightmare For The A220?
Pratt & Whitney's engine woes have grounded 22% of A220s, leaving airlines scrambling for alternatives.
Pratt & Whitney's GTF Vs. GTF-A Engines: What Are The Key Differences?
This article explores the major differences between the GTF series and the GTF-A and how these differences have been ach...
FAA Certifies Pratt & Whitney’s GTF Advantage Engine
Deliveries of the next-generation engine are expected to begin later this year.
5 More Facts About Aircraft Engines To Make Your Head Spin
Modern jet engines feature efficient materials and advanced manufacturing techniques.
How Much Do Aircraft Engines Weigh?
Commercial airliner jet engines weigh anything from 4,300 lbs to over 21,000 lbs, but it is the thrust-to-weight ratio t...
100 Days: MTU Aero Engines Targets Faster Fix On Pratt & Whitney GTF
Some airlines, including Volaris, Turkish Airlines, and Lufthansa, have had to slash capacity with the Airbus A320neo/A3...
How Do Jet Engine Startup Procedures Work?
A long list of pre-startup checks must be completed before starting the engine(s).
How Do Turbofan Engines Work?
A closer look at how modern jet engines work.
Spirit Airlines To Get Monthly Compensation Payment From Pratt & Whitney Engine Issues
The payments are estimated to boost the airline’s liquidity between $150 million and $200 million.
P&W Engine Issues May Stop Spirit Airlines Growing Capacity In 2024
On average, Spirit Airlines could have 25 grounded Airbus A320neo family aircraft in 2024.
What Exactly Is A Geared Turbofan Engine?
This new kind of engine has quite a lot to offer.
What Happens When An Aircraft Engine Experiences A Flameout?
An engine flameout can be caused due to a variety of reasons.
FAA To Require Inspection Of Some Pratt & Whitney GTF Engines
FAA has filed an emergency airworthiness directive on Pratt & Whitney's controversial geared turbofan (GTF) engines.
Why Is Pratt & Whitney Inspecting 1,200 GTF Engines?
The accelerated inspection plan begins as early as mid-September.
Two Types Of Turbofans: How Do Direct Drive And Geared Engines Differ?
The geared turbofan optimizes the fan tip speeds depending on the thrust requirements.
Why Do Modern Jet Engines Have Such Large Fans?
The primary reason for having a large ducted fan at the inlet is to increase fuel efficiency and reduce output noise.
Pratt And Whitney GTF Engines Now Power 1,000 Aircraft
