ATR, Pratt & Whitney Canada to team on turboprop propulsion technology
PARIS - ATR, the world's largest commercial turboprop aircraft maker, and Pratt & Whitney Canada will collaborate to develop propulsion technology aimed at reducing fuel burn and maintenance costs, the companies said on Monday, Utkarsh Shetti writes for Reuters. Continue reading original article.
The Military & Aerospace Electronics take:
17 June 2025 - "From our pioneering collaboration on the PW120 in the 1980s, ATR and Pratt & Whitney Canada have continuously raised the bar in regional aviation. We are now setting our sights on the next generation of engines, advancing fuel efficiency, reducing carbon emissions, and enhancing operational performance," said Nathalie Tarnaud Laude, chief executive officer, ATR. "As we work together on further improvements to the PW127XT-M, we are shaping the technologies that will drive the next generation of regional aircraft – a key step in the feasibility study for the ATR 'EVO' concept."
"As we celebrate the centennial of Pratt & Whitney, our strong collaboration with ATR highlights our continued commitment to leading the regional turboprop segment. For over 40 years, we've shared values of safety, reliability, and innovation, driven by our commitment to meet the specific needs of regional aviation operators," added Maria Della Posta, president, Pratt & Whitney Canada. "With over 30 derivatives specifically tailored for regional turboprop applications, we continue to enhance aircraft performance by building on the benefits of the exceptional PW127XT engine."
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