P&W Geared Turbofan Engine Completes First Phase of Flight Testing

Pratt & Whitney’s PurePower PW1000G (Geared Turbofan) demonstration engine has completed the first phase of flight testing on a company-owned 747SP flying test bed. The PW1000G engine completed 12 flights and ran approximately 43 hours with tests focused on engine performance and operability. The PW1000G engine targets double-digit reductions in fuel burn, environmental emissions, engine noise and operating costs... [read full story]