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FAA Approves GTF Advantage Engine For A320neo Airliners
Manufacturer says new geared turbofan delivers higher thrust and lower fuel burn
Airbus A320neo aircraft
Airbus A320neo airliners can now operate with Pratt & Whitney's new GTF Advantage geared turbofan engine.

The FAA has issued a type certificate for the Pratt & Whitney GTF Advantage engine for the Airbus A320neo family of narrowbody airliners. On Thursday, the Advantage became the latest member of the geared turbofan family to be certified, following on from last week’s approval by EASA of the new A321XLR aircraft powered by the PW1100G-JM engines.

Pratt & Whitney launched the 34,000-pound-thrust GTF Advantage program in December 2021 with the objective of cutting fuel burn for the A320neo by 1% while also delivering between 4% and 8% more takeoff thrust. The additional thrust supports higher payloads and longer range for the aircraft, including from “hot and high” airports.