Pratt & Whitney Canada announces new PW127XT engine

Pratt & Whitney Canada, a business unit of Pratt & Whitney, announced on 15 November 2021 its new regional turboprop PW127XT engine series, designed with the latest materials and technologies to deliver the next level of efficiency, time-on-wing and service. It celebrated with ATR, the launch of the PW127XT-M engine that is purpose-built to offer word-class reliability and increased value for ATR 42/72 aircraft.

“Since its inception, ATR has exclusively turned to Pratt & Whitney to power its fleet of regional aircraft,” stated Maria Della Posta, president of Pratt & Whitney Canada. “We are pleased to launch this exciting new PW127XT-M engine with ATR. Optimised for the ATR 42/72 aircraft family, it will deliver a significant improvement in operating costs, extending the already impressive operating economics and sustainability of this regional turboprop.”

“We are truly excited about the launch of PW127XT-M engine and its possibilities, as India’s UDAN scheme and regional aviation growth accelerates,” stated Ashmita Sethi, president & country head, Pratt & Whitney, India. “The efficient PW100/150 family of engines, which includes the PW127, already powers a vast majority of turboprops in the regional segment for our airline customers like IndiGo, SpiceJet and Alliance Air. In fact, the highly versatile and dependable PW127G engine will also soon power India Air Force’s C-295 transport aircraft as well.”

Pratt & Whitney Canada’s ability to deliver world-class, dependable engines and new technology means that the PW127XT-M engine offers increased savings to customers. Specifically, 40% extended time on wing by moving to the right the schedule for both engine overhaul intervals and hot section inspections from the PW127M and 20% less maintenance costs; with only two scheduled engine events over 10 years.

Regional turboprop engines consume up to 40% less fuel and emit 40% less CO2 emissions compared to regional jet engines. Regional aircraft that are powered by Pratt & Whitney Canada’s PW100 turboprop engine families benefit from inherent propulsion efficiency as they burn less fuel, at optimum speed, over the flights they serve (up to 400 nm). The PW127XT-M engine builds on the economic and sustainability advantage of existing PW127M powered aircraft, with a 3% improvement in fuel efficiency. Like all Pratt & Whitney Canada engines, the PW127XT-M engines will be able to operate with sustainable aviation fuels.