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Geek Wire
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Geek Wire
AeroTEC teams with Pratt & Whitney to work on hybrid-electric plane in Moses Lake
An artist's conception shows the RTX hybrid-electric demonstrator in flight. (RTX Illustration) Seattle-based AeroTEC says it's been selected by Pratt & Whitney Canada to lead the modification and flight test of an experimental hybrid-electric demonstrator aircraft at its Flight Test Center in Moses Lake, Wash. The RTX demonstrator is a De Havilland Canada Dash 8-100 aircraft that will be modified to use a thermal engine built by Pratt & Whitney Canada and a 1-megawatt electric motor developed by Collins Aerospace. Both Pratt & Whitney and Collins are RTX businesses. Pratt & Whitney and its partners have also developed a mobile charging unit for the plane. The 200-kilowatt-hour batteries will be supplied by H55, a Swiss spin-off from the Solar Impulse venture that successfully sent a solar-powered airplane around the world in 2015-2016. H55 is supported by RTX Ventures, the venture capital arm of RTX. The RTX hybrid-electric demonstrator program is targeting up to 30% improved fuel efficiency compared to today's regional turboprops. In-flight demonstrations could help open the way for the propulsion system to be used on multiple platforms in the future. This week's announcement of AeroTEC's involvement came in conjunction with the Paris Air Show, where Pratt & Whitney announced that it tested the integrated propulsion system and batteries to full power on the ground in Quebec. AeroTEC said modification design will be supported by engineers at its Seattle headquarters, while all flight tests and modifications will take place in Moses Lake. 'AeroTEC's mission is to accelerate the evolution of aerospace, and our collaboration with Pratt & Whitney Canada on the RTX Hybrid-Electric Flight Demonstrator project is a clear example of that commitment,' AeroTEC President Justin Morigeau said in a news release. 'In our role leading the modification and flight testing of the experimental aircraft, we're proud to support the demonstration of cutting-edge technologies that will define the future of sustainable flight.' AeroTEC has been involved in similar aircraft conversion projects over the years. In 2020, it helped Everett, Wash.-based magniX put an all-electric Cessna Grand Caravan airplane through its paces. Another collaboration with magniX led to the test flight of a hydrogen-powered De Havilland Dash 8-300 for Universal Hydrogen in 2023. AeroTEC also supported the flight test of Eviation's all-electric plane in 2022. All those flight tests took place in Moses Lake. AeroTEC is currently working with magniX on a NASA-funded project to turn a 40-year-old De Havilland Dash 7 turboprop into a hybrid-electric demonstrator aircraft.
Zawya
3 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Wizz Air picks Pratt & Whitney as engine supplier for existing Airbus order
European low-cost carrier Wizz Air said on Tuesday it has selected RTX's Pratt & Whitney as the engine supplier for 177 of its Airbus narrowbody jets. The new engines will be equipped on the carrier's 177 A321neo aircraft that are on order. Wizz had previously selected Pratt & Whitney's GTF engine to power 276 Airbus A320neo, A321neo and A321XLR aircraft in both 2016 and 2020. Pratt & Whitney will also provide Wizz with engine maintenance through a long-term service agreement. (Reporting by Shivansh Tiwary in Bengaluru; Editing by Shilpi Majumdar)
Reuters
3 days ago
- Business
- Reuters
Wizz Air picks Pratt & Whitney as engine supplier for existing Airbus order
June 17 (Reuters) - European low-cost carrier Wizz Air (WIZZ.L), opens new tab said on Tuesday it has selected RTX's Pratt & Whitney as the engine supplier for 177 of its Airbus ( opens new tab narrowbody jets. The new engines will be equipped on the carrier's 177 A321neo aircraft that are on order. Wizz had previously selected Pratt & Whitney's GTF engine to power 276 Airbus A320neo, A321neo and A321XLR aircraft in both 2016 and 2020. Pratt & Whitney will also provide Wizz with engine maintenance through a long-term service agreement.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
RTX's Pratt & Whitney adds ITP Aero to GTF MRO Network
Madrid-based shop becomes 21st GTF MRO facility PARIS, June 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pratt & Whitney, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, announced it will expand its global network of GTF engine maintenance providers to include ITP Aero ("ITP"). The Madrid-based facility will maintain the PW1500G engine for the Airbus A220 family and the PW1900G for the Embraer E-Jets E2 family with full maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services and test capability. ITP will become the 21st shop in the GTF MRO network and the eighth in Europe. "Pratt & Whitney and ITP have partnered on the manufacturing and design of components for the GTF program for more than a decade," said Keren Rambow, vice president, GTF Aftermarket and Transformation for Pratt & Whitney. "It's a natural extension of our relationship to have ITP join the network, adding their MRO expertise to support the return of engines to our customers as soon as possible." A GTF risk revenue-sharing partner, ITP has responsibility for manufacturing the mid-turbine frame and integrally bladed rotors made of nickel for high-pressure compressor components and more. "As a risk revenue-sharing partner on all GTF engines, joining the GTF MRO network in support of the PW1500G & PW1900G engines is a natural extension of our long-standing partnership with Pratt & Whitney. We value this opportunity to contribute our product knowledge, technical expertise & our component repair & operational capabilities to ensure fleet readiness and performance," said Eva Azoulay, CEO of ITP Aero. "Backed by our world-class teams, we are committed to delivering exceptional maintenance and support to customers here in Europe and around the world as part of our growing MRO and lifecycle services global network." The Pratt & Whitney GTF MRO network is comprised of the industry's leading MRO companies and now includes 21 shops across four continents, plus additional sites with quick-turn capability. The GTF MRO network is part of Pratt & Whitney's EngineWise® solutions, which provide engine operators with a variety of aftermarket services resulting in long-term value. About ITP AeroAs a world-leading partner in future flight technologies, ITP Aero is specialised in designing, developing, manufacturing and providing lifecycle propulsion services for aeroengines that drive innovation, efficiency and sustainability. With a 35-year track record of innovation and a growing workforce of almost 6,000 professionals across 14 sites in 5 countries, ITP Aero plays a pivotal role in 40% of all commercial aircraft engine deliveries annually. With more than 5,000 engines in service, ITP Aero powers 6 aircraft take-offs every minute, partnering with all major engine OEMs to advance aviation globally. By bringing the best of our innovative spirit and generating shared value along the entire aeroengine's lifecycle, we raise the bar in aviation. Every day. At ITP Aero we power the future of flight, together. About Pratt & WhitneyPratt & Whitney, an RTX business, is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power units for military, commercial and civil aviation customers. Since 1925, our engineers have pioneered the development of revolutionary aircraft propulsion technologies, and today we support more than 90,000 in-service engines through our global network of maintenance, repair and overhaul facilities. About RTX RTX is the world's largest aerospace and defense company. With more than 185,000 global employees, we push the limits of technology and science to redefine how we connect and protect our world. Through industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon – we are advancing aviation, engineering integrated defense systems for operational success, and developing next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing to help global customers address their most critical challenges. The company, with 2024 sales of more than $80 billion, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. For questions or to schedule an interview, please contact corporatepr@ View original content: SOURCE RTX Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Bloomberg
3 days ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
Wizz Air Sticks With Pratt & Whitney Engines for New Airbus Jets
Wizz Air Holdings Plc selected Pratt & Whitney to equip its new Airbus SE aircraft with engines, sticking with its long-term supplier after manufacturing issues caused expensive groundings and dented growth at the budget carrier. The Hungarian carrier announced the decision for the engine tender on Tuesday at the Paris Air Show. The contest launched last summer, pitted Pratt against CFM, a joint venture between Safran SA and General Electric Co.
