Engines
New P&W GTF Combustor-lining Design Will Aid Middle East Operations
The new combustor-lining design developed for Indian carriers operating GTF-powered A320neos will aid the engines’ reliability in the Middle East.
With some of its geared turbofan (GTF) engines facing reliability issues in challenging operating environments, Pratt & Whitney responded with a new combustor-lining design.
With some of its geared turbofan (GTF) engines facing reliability issues in challenging operating environments, Pratt & Whitney responded with a new combustor-lining design.

Pratt & Whitney developed a new combustor-lining design as a result of lining-degradation issues experienced by airlines operating Airbus A320neos powered by PW1100G-JM geared-turbofan (GTF) engines in India’s high-particulate, low air-quality environment. The design will help ensure GTF engines also operate reliably in the Middle East, according to a knowledgeable source.