Accelya: Customer-Centricity and Finance’s Role in reaching the third horizon

Taking the stage at IATA’s World Financial Symposium (WFS) in Doha, Philip Fernandes, Accelya’s SVP of Product Strategy (Settle Group), explained that the ambition of the third horizon is to allow airlines to move into an era of high-performance retailing.

“We must go from being process-driven to being continuously customer-centric. You start putting your passengers in the center and see what benefits them, how you can make their life easy,” said Philip.

Achieving this goal requires a different view of system architecture. Instead of looking at offer, order, payment, fulfillment, and settlement as separate steps, they should be regarded as ‘one big integrated work’ capable of supporting new and dynamic products.

“If front-end systems can provide the required data, it’s easy to do the entire real-time processing and posting to ERP… It’s about taking control of your revenues and liability in real-time.”

With an Order Management System capable of bringing together accurate data into downstream systems, airlines can benefit from faster settlement, improved cash flow processes, and potentially new opportunities such as inter-modal and third-party services.

Accelya’s experience of operating such systems in live environments has been encouraging. According to Philip, the new standards necessary to implement simplified, unified systems work.

In short, it is not just revenue accounting getting evolved to order accounting. It is the entire ecosystem that is changing. And as part of the ecosystem, we need to think about how the world will look without tickets, EMDs, and even PNRs. A lot of things are built around PNRs (not only in full-service airlines but even in the low-cost carriers), but you need to think of a world outside of all these things.”

To hear more from Philip Fernandes and watch the whole panel, click on this link.

SITA strengthens its partnership with Geneva Airport, helping transform the passenger experience and optimize operations

Passengers traveling from Geneva Airport can now breeze through self-service touchpoints at check-in, bag drop, and security thanks to digital passenger processing technology from SITA. The new touchpoints are helping to reduce wait times and provide more flexibility to passengers increasingly seeking digital travel solutions.

Passengers and staff will also soon further benefit from boosted efficiencies thanks to Geneva Airport’s new Airport Operations System (AOS), enabling intelligent optimization of operational processes and improving real-time information sharing to passengers and staff airport-wide.

This investment in the newest passenger and operational technologies is part of a wider revamp of Geneva Airport aimed at elevating the passenger experience while preparing the airport for future demands.

An optimized passenger experience

SITA has already, in recent weeks, delivered its self-bag drop stations to Lufthansa Group airlines and its pre-security e-gates to optimize passenger access to security.

By summer 2023, SITA will deliver 15 Smart Path Scan and Fly Mini self-bag drop units as well as 30 Smart Path TS6 kiosks, which include payment functionality. This self-service experience is able to handle skis, a first for EasyJet passengers flying from Geneva. The airport will also be the first to use SITA’s common-use payment solution with the P2PE (point-to-point encryption) certification. This will help passengers easily and securely pay for additional services such as excess baggage or ski allowances, using contactless payment methods during the self-bag drop process.

The SITA TS6 modular kiosk was the winner of the 2021 IF Design award for its slick, sustainable, and adaptive design, which can be customized to fit with an airport’s or airline’s brand design and specific customer needs. TS6 kiosks are also biometrically enabled, allowing the airport to introduce this functionality in future. Once the biometric capability is activated, passengers will be able to seamlessly complete various steps of the journey such as check-in and bag drop by simply scanning their face at each touchpoint.

Passengers flying long-haul are now able to use SITA’s Smart Path boarding gates installed in the recently opened East Wing, where they simply scan their mobile to board the aircraft, making the boarding pass check completely touchless and automated. This is an extension of the self-service available at check-in and is part of a new experience where passengers can board long-haul flights directly from the gate without agent interaction.

Enhanced operational efficiencies

Adding to these cutting-edge passenger processing systems, SITA is set to provide a new AOS designed to further streamline the passenger experience, increase operational efficiency, and modernize the airport’s operations management.

Incorporating airport operations management, intelligent resource allocation, and real-time information sharing to staff and public, Geneva Airport’s new AOS will offer a unified view of the airport environment to all stakeholders. The airport, airlines, and ground handling teams will be empowered to better plan and make timely decisions to ensure the behind-the-scenes operation is fully synchronized with the improved passenger journey in the terminal. The new AOS supports the airport’s ambition to align passenger, baggage, and aircraft operations efficiencies.

André Schneider, CEO of Geneva Airport, said: “The investment in our terminal infrastructure is as much about the requirements for a new automated and more digitalized passenger journey today as it is about preparing for future requirements. It’s an exciting time for Geneva Airport, and we have a strong partner in SITA to support us on this journey.”

Sergio Colella, President for Europe at SITA, said: “Geneva Airport has underlined its commitment to delivering a seamless passenger journey with SITA. By leveraging the latest self-service technologies and harnessing the power of data, Geneva is increasing its capacity and taking the airport experience to the next level — improving customer satisfaction, shortening queues, and reducing costs. With our over 20-year track record of supporting Geneva with smart technologies, we couldn’t be more excited to build on this partnership and help make the airport’s vision for a more seamless passenger journey a reality.”

Source: SITA

Rolls-Royce Low-Emission Combustion System Takes Off into Flight Test Phase

Rolls-Royce ALECSys demonstrator engine on Flying Testbed FTB at Tucson, USA, Pioneering Sustainable, Flight, Boeing 747, Take off

Rolls-Royce has successfully entered the final phase of testing its ALECSys (Advanced Low Emissions Combustion System) demonstrator engine, this time at altitude. The demonstrator took to the skies attached to the Rolls-Royce Boeing 747 Flying Test Bed in Tucson, Arizona, USA. The test programme has included flights up to 40,000 feet as well as a number of engine relights at different conditions, all of which have been successful.

The innovative lean-burn combustion system improves the pre-mixing of fuel and air prior to ignition, enabling cleaner combustion of the fuel, which results in lower NOX and particulate emissions.

The ALECSys engine demonstrator has previously completed a comprehensive set of ground tests, including icing, water ingestion, ground operability, emissions and running on 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).

Simon Burr, Director of Product Development and Technology, Civil Aerospace, Rolls-Royce, said: “We are very pleased to see the ALECSys engine now flying. This flight testing is a key part of our drive to not only improve engine efficiency but all aspects of environmental performance. It is part of the wider Rolls-Royce sustainability strategy, which also includes support for the increased use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) and intensive research into alternative propulsion architectures and technologies.”

The ability to test ALECSys’ low-emissions technology in flight will allow the verification of altitude operability performance and provides experience of operating a lean-burn system to maximise maturity ahead of a future entry into service.

ALECSys is part of the UltraFan® engine demonstrator programme, which offers a 25% fuel saving over the first generation of Trent engines. The ALECSys programme is supported by the EU’s Clean Sky programme, and in the UK by the Aerospace Technology Institute and Innovate UK.

For high-res images please see here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/rolls-royceplc

About Rolls-Royce Holdings plc
1. Rolls-Royce pioneers the power that matters to connect, power and protect society. We have pledged to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions in our operations by 2030 (excluding product testing) and joined the UN Race to Zero campaign in 2020, affirming our ambition to play a fundamental role in enabling the sectors in which we operate achieve net zero carbon by 2050.
2. Rolls-Royce has customers in more than 150 countries, comprising more than 400 airlines and leasing customers, 160 armed forces and navies, and more than 5,000 power and nuclear customers.
3. Annual underlying revenue was £10.95 billion in 2021, underlying operating profit was £414m and we invested £1.18 billion on research and development. We also support a global network of 28 University Technology Centres, which position Rolls-Royce engineers at the forefront of scientific research.
4. Rolls-Royce Holdings plc is publicly traded company (LSE: RR., ADR: RYCEY, LEI: 213800EC7997ZBLZJH69)

For further information, please contact:
Stefan Wriege
Head of External Communications – Civil Aerospace – Germany
Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG
Tel +49 (0) 171 6130802
Email stefan.wriege@rolls-royce.com

Source: Rolls-Royce

Hahn Air Foundation celebrates 10th anniversary

Dreieich, 8. November 2022. Hahn Air celebrates the 10th anniversary of its Hahn Air Foundation. The charity organisation was started in 2012 by the Hahn Air founders and owners, Hans Nolte and Nico Gormsen. “We were grateful about the business success of Hahn Air and wanted to give something back to society,” says Nico Gormsen. (Find an interview with Nico in our video above).

Since 2012, the Hahn Air Foundation has been supporting 31 projects across four continents and invested EUR 3.8 million with an annual investment of more than EUR 350,000. The goal of the organisation is to help underprivileged people, especially women and children, to find a way out of poverty, and to lead a free, healthy and self-determined life. The Hahn Air Foundation supports, for example, the development of health care facilities, schools, nurseries, day-care facilities and social institutions.

Among the 16 ongoing projects are the Swimming Doctors who provide medical care by boat to thousands of people living in the Irrawaddy Delta in Myanmar, and Hope Shelter in Sierra Leone for young mothers who have experienced sexual violence and abuse. One of the first projects was Amigos de San Cristobal in Mexico, an organisation that supports day centres for street kids and renovates houses of people hit hard by poverty. The most recent initiative accepted by the Hahn Air Foundation is the reconstruction and expansion of a primary school in Puntland State, Somalia.

All projects are carefully and personally selected and receive long-term sustainable support that makes a difference for the affected people and their communities. Ongoing support for all projects is even ensured or possibly increased during difficult times, such as the recent Corona crisis, local uproar or regional conflicts. Hahn Air guarantees that all donations are used for the projects while administrative costs are entirely covered by the company. This includes costs for travel, marketing and accounting purposes. All donation transactions can be publicly monitored via a transparent account published on the Foundation website, www.hahnairfoundation.org.

Hans Nolte adds: “The 10th anniversary is very special to us as the Hahn Air Foundation is close to our hearts and to the hearts of our employees who collect donations every year as a Christmas initiative. We hope to be able to change many lives for the better in the future with the help of our generous donors, Friends and supporters.”

 

For more information about the Hahn Air Foundation, visit www.hahnairfoundation.org

Royal Jordanian Selects Pratt & Whitney GTF™ Engines to Power Up to 30 Aircraft

BAHRAIN INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW, Nov. 9, 2022 – Pratt & Whitney announced today that Royal Jordanian Airlines (“Royal Jordanian”) has selected up to 30 of the latest-generation, single-aisle aircraft powered by GTF engines, replacing its entire narrow body and regional jet fleet over the coming 3-5 years. Specifically, the airline has selected GTF engines to power up to 20 new Airbus A320neo family aircraft, including A320neo and A321neo models. Additionally, Royal Jordanian will introduce up to 10 GTF-powered Embraer E-Jets E2 aircraft, including E190-E2 and E195-E2 models. Royal Jordanian and Pratt & Whitney have also finalized an agreement for long-term engine maintenance. Aircraft deliveries are expected to begin in late 2023.

“We have selected GTF-powered aircraft for their industry-leading efficiency, longer range and exceptional operating economics,” said Samer Majali, Vice Chairman and CEO at Royal Jordanian. “These aircraft will allow us to modernize our fleet and offer new routes, all while keeping airfare affordable and significantly reducing our carbon emissions.”

Royal Jordanian is the flag carrier of Jordan based in the capital, Amman. The airline becomes the second customer to commit to both the GTF-powered A320neo family and Embraer E-Jets E2 aircraft. Royal Jordanian currently operates ten Airbus A320ceo family aircraft with International Aero Engine’s V2500®️ engines and previously operated several aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney turbofan and turboprop engines and auxiliary power units.

“Pratt & Whitney has been powering Royal Jordanian aircraft since the 1960s, with the Douglas DC-6 and its four Double Wasp engines, followed by the Boeing 707 and 727 in the 1970s and 1980s and the A330 in last decade,” said Rick Deurloo, president of Commercial Engines at Pratt & Whitney. “With the addition of these GTF-powered aircraft, Royal Jordanian will benefit from the geared fan technology that revolutionized the industry with dramatic reductions in noise, emissions and fuel consumption.”

The Pratt & Whitney GTF™️ engine is the only geared propulsion system delivering industry-leading sustainability benefits and dependable, world-class operating costs. GTF-powered aircraft reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by 16% to 20%, NOx emissions by 50% and noise footprint by 75%.* Certified for operation on 50% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and successfully tested on 100% SAF, GTF engines are capable of further reductions in carbon emissions, which will help the aviation industry meet its goal of net zero emissions by 2050. The engine’s revolutionary geared fan architecture is the foundation for more sustainable aviation technologies in the decades ahead, with advancements like the Pratt & Whitney GTF Advantage™ engine and beyond. Learn more at pwgtf.com

*Reductions vs. prior-generation aircraft, based on 75 dB noise contour and ICAO CAEP/6 emissions regulations.

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Pratt & Whitney: Harnessing the Power of Public and Private Collaborations to Achieve Sustainable Aviation

by Graham Webb is Chief Sustainability Officer for Pratt & Whitney

Hydrogen has an important role to play in enabling the aviation industry’s pathway to net zero carbon emissions. As the world’s leader in aviation propulsion, Pratt & Whitney is focused on developing technologies that take advantage of the potential opportunities this fuel source provides. That’s just one reason why we recently joined a consortium of more than 60 partners from six states intending to establish a clean hydrogen hub in the U.S. Northeast region that connects with a national clean hydrogen ecosystem.

If funded through the federal Clean Hydrogen Hubs program administered by the U.S. Department of Energy, a regional hydrogen hub could coordinate the production, processing, delivery, storage, and end-use of clean hydrogen, which is key to achieving the aviation industry’s goal of net zero air transport carbon emissions by 2050. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is collaborating with the consortium partners on a proposal.

Partnerships for the acceleration and maturation of technology development are a key aspect of the aerospace industry’s product technology readiness strategy, and Pratt & Whitney has been harnessing the power of collaboration for decades. These partnerships leverage funding, validation facilities, and research expertise that are available in government agencies, including the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Department of Energy (DoE), the Department of Defense (DoD) and universities. In turn, these partnerships have led to differentiating technologies that contribute to more than two million U.S. jobs* and typically contribute over $40 billion annually to our national balance of trade.

More recently, our collaborative activities have focused on developing the suite of technologies that would be required for the next-generation single-aisle (NGSA) propulsion system. These include:

  • NASA: As part of NASA’s Sustainable Flight National Partnership, Pratt & Whitney is developing advanced high-pressure turbine technologies that will reduce fuel consumption and emissions for next generation single-aisle aircraft. The Hybrid Thermally Efficient Core (HyTEC) projects support the development of next-generation ceramic matrix composites (CMC) materials capable of operating at high temperatures, environmental barrier coatings, and advanced cooling and aerodynamic approaches that will enable new component designs for improved engine efficiency.
  • FAA: Since 2010 Pratt & Whitney has collaborated with the FAA in multiple Continuous Lower Energy, Emissions and Noise (CLEEN) Program initiatives aimed at developing technologies to drive even higher efficiency, lower greenhouse gas emissions and lower noise in aircraft engines. Most notably, the revolutionary Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engine includes several technologies resulting from CLEEN programs collaborations, including its ultra-low fan pressure ratio, compressor, and turbine technologies. Since entering service in 2016, the Pratt & Whitney GTF engine has enabled single-aisle aircraft operators to save 800 million gallons of fuel, avoid eight million metric tonnes of CO2 emissions, reduce NOx emissions by 50 percent, and reduce noise by 75 percent.
  • U.S. DoE: Pratt & Whitney is pursuing hydrogen propulsion in collaboration with U.S. DoE’s ARPA-E program. The Hydrogen Steam Injected, Inter‐Cooled Turbine Engine (HySIITE) project will use liquid hydrogen combustion and water vapor recovery to achieve zero in-flight CO2 emissions, while reducing NOx emissions by up to 80 percent and reducing fuel consumption by up to 35 percent for next generation single-aisle aircraft. Pratt & Whitney also received funding from the DoE to develop water vapor resistant composites for hydrogen-based turbines.
  • Canada’s Green Recovery Plan: Hybrid-electric technology could offer even more fuel efficiency and reduced emissions across a wide range of aircraft applications. Supported by the governments of Canada and Quebec, Pratt & Whitney is advancing this technology with a regional aircraft scale hybrid-electric flight demonstrator that targets a 30 percent reduction in fuel burn and CO2 emissions, with plans to potentially apply this technology to larger aircraft. This project is supported by the governments of Canada and Quebec and is on track for ground testing later this year and flight testing of the demonstrator in 2024.
  • University partnerships: Pratt & Whitney partners with leading universities such as Pennsylvania State University, University of Hartford, and University of Connecticut for researching aviation propulsion systems that support the design and development of more efficient gas turbine engines. These partnerships allow us to research new technologies and provide students with exposure to a career in the aviation industry. Pratt & Whitney has established a Center of Excellence at the UConn School of Engineering, an additive manufacturing center at the UConn Tech Park, and the Pratt & Whitney Scholars Program provides $1.25 million in tuition assistance to help students from underrepresented groups study engineering at UConn.

The challenge that climate change presents is also an opportunity for the aviation industry to make change through new technology – but we cannot do it alone. Collaboration between the public and private sectors is critical to achieving our climate goals. As the leading manufacturer of propulsion systems for the aviation industry, Pratt & Whitney actively seeks out these mutually beneficial partnerships and we look forward to a clean hydrogen hub that could have a significant impact on reducing the environmental footprint of aviation.

*Aerospace Industries Association 2021 Facts & Figures report

Source: Pratt & Whitney

Hahn Air joins travel blockchain Camino

Dreieich, 2nd November 2022. Hahn Air joins the Camino blockchain consortium facilitated by Chain4Travel.  As a new validator of the network, Hahn Air will be validating transactions that are submitted within the network. The Camino blockchain is a de-centralised private network that restricts access to members all of whom go through a “Know Your Customer” (KYC) process to validate identity and authenticity. As each validator is approved, the Camino blockchain is able to use Proof-of-Stake and Authority (PoSA). Compared to Proof-of-Work validation, this allows for reduced energy consumption and significantly increased transaction speed. Camino is governed by its consortium members, who are key players in the travel industry, including Tui and Eurowings,.

Blockchain technology holds enormous potential for the travel industry as it simplifies processes, facilitates collaboration among market participants and enhances the customer experience. Use cases for the travel industry are, for example, enhanced processes for inventory management, settlement, ancillaries and loyalty programmes. Hahn Air has already gained experience with blockchain technology by issuing the world’s first air ticket on the blockchain in 2019.

“Blockchain technology has established itself in various industries in recent years and the travel industry is next.”, says Ralf Usbeck, CEO of Chain4Travel. “Through the Camino chain, all companies in the travel industry – no matter how large or small – are given the opportunity to future-proof their own processes and benefit directly from the technological advances.”

“We are excited to join the Camino blockchain as a consortium member”, says Mathieu Montmessin, Executive Vice President Research & Development at Hahn Air. “We are looking forward co-create Camino as the worldwide operating system for travel products and to take influence on the development of new travel products. Camino allows communication and collaboration among partners at eye level. This will stimulate the creation of future business models and the travel products of tomorrow which will ultimately be a great asset to our partner airlines and travel agencies.”

Source: Hahn Air

IAE, China Eastern Extend Fleet Hour Agreement for V2500 Engines Powering 50 Airbus A320ceo Family Aircraft

Shanghai Engine Center, a joint venture between Pratt & Whitney and China Eastern, to service the engines

SHANGHAI, November 5, 2022 – Pratt & Whitney announced today that China Eastern Airlines has extended their Fleet Hour Agreement (FHA) for over 100 of their V2500 engines, powering 50 Airbus A320/A321ceo aircraft. The agreement includes EngineWise® Data by ADEM™ (Advanced Diagnostics and Engine Monitoring) services to provide on-wing monitoring. The highly versatile and proven V2500 engine is offered through IAE International Aero Engines AG (IAE), a multinational aero engine consortium comprised of shareholders Pratt & Whitney, Pratt & Whitney Aero Engines International GmbH, Japanese Aero Engines Corporation and MTU Aero Engines.

Shanghai Engine Center (SEC), a joint venture between China Eastern and Pratt & Whitney, is well equipped to service the airline’s V2500 engines. Formed in 2007 and opened in 2009, SEC signifies the long-standing relationship between China Eastern and Pratt & Whitney. SEC has become an important maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility in the region with growing capabilities including Line Maintenance Service for Pratt & Whitney GTF engines recently certified by the Civil Aviation Administration of China.

“China Eastern and Pratt & Whitney are important collaborators along the industrial chain,” said Cheng Guowei, executive vice president, China Eastern Airlines. “We are pleased to sign the first aviation order at CIIE 2022 with Pratt & Whitney and IAE, opening a new chapter in our collaboration. The FHA will help China Eastern keep our fleet in good airworthiness and technical conditions, to bring pleasant flight experiences to our passengers.”

Headquartered in Shanghai, China Eastern is one of the largest airlines in China and a long-term customer of Pratt & Whitney. The airline took its first MD-90 aircraft powered by the V2500 engines in 1997 and currently operates more than 100 Airbus A320/A321ceo aircraft powered by the V2500 engines; almost all are covered by an FHA.

“China Eastern is a highly valued customer and collaborator of ours with strategic importance,” said Lori Liu, president, Pratt & Whitney China. “The extension of the FHA is another vote of confidence in our strong service offering with proven value adding for airlines customers.”

Pratt & Whitney and IAE provide enhanced services for V2500 passenger and freighter customers, including LLP solutions, new and serviceable material programs, engine swaps and more, which can be tailored and customized to support customers’ unique requirements. With long-term agreements, fixed price services and transactional solutions, the company offers an increasing variety of work scopes and payment options. The V2500 engine is also backed by an established global network of 17 facilities for MRO, including nine IAE partner facilities, of which three are managed by Pratt & Whitney and its joint ventures.

The V2500 offers proven performance. Since its entry into service in 1989, more than 7,800 V2500 engines have powered nearly 3,500 aircraft with approximately 150 operators in 80 countries. In total, the V2500 has powered more than 135 million flights and accumulated more than 250 million engine flight hours of experience.

About Pratt & Whitney 

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Accelya: Bringing Integrity – The role of Finance in Retailing Transformation

At the recent World Financial Symposium in Doha, the transformational impact of retailing on airline Finance was a trending topic. Airline leaders discussed the opportunities for accounting in a world of offers and orders. At the event, Accelya customer Konda Reddy, Head of Revenue Accounting at Qantas, took the stage to set the scene for his industry colleagues.

NDC adoption is about airlines taking control of their retailing, which means selling products to customers at the right price for the customer and the airline. It allows airlines to make personalized offers directly to customers to give them more value and increase uptake. NDC has transformed airline distribution by heralding the concepts of offers and orders.

ONE Order is a logical extension of NDC and an essential step in retailing transformation. Touching every part of the airline, ONE Order enables the transformation of the travel experience from servicing, fulfillment, delivery, accounting, settlement, and interline.

The change to a world of offers and orders will be more complex than moving from paper to electronic tickets. Three pillars underpin a successful journey:

  • An organization-wide strategy to replace PNRs/tickets with orders.
  • Collaboration across departments.
  • A roadmap for the transition that breaks this down into small steps designed to realize value.

Finance is a critical stakeholder, as we bring focus to the integrity of end-to-end processes. This integrity is essential, as airlines depend on offer and order implementation to simplify operations and improve the accuracy and timeliness of accounting and reporting.

Philip Fernandes, Senior Vice President – Product Strategy at Accelya interviewed Konda at the event. To watch the session, click here.

Source: Accelya

Pratt & Whitney Canada MRO to Open in Germany for PW800 Business Aviation Engines in Collaboration with MTU Aero Engines

ORLANDO, Fla., October 17, 2022 – Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC), a business unit of Pratt & Whitney, announced today that a second maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility for the PW800 engine will open in Germany in 2024 in cooperation with long-time collaborator MTU Aero Engines.

“This is another way we are striving to meet the MRO needs of our customers around the globe,” said Irene Makris, vice president, Customer Service at Pratt & Whitney Canada. “We are delighted to be collaborating with MTU on this new MRO facility. We have been working with MTU for more than three decades and have collaborated on many projects, including on the development of the low-pressure turbine and high-pressure compressor for the PW800 engine.”

“We always welcome the opportunity to expand our working relationship with Pratt & Whitney in our ongoing efforts to serve our common customer base,” said Dr. Ottmar Pfänder, SVP Commercial Programs, MTU Aero Engines. “We have worked with Pratt & Whitney Canada on the PW300 engine family since 1985 and we also became involved in the PW800 at the development stage of the program.” This new MRO facility will be located in Berlin-Brandenberg to enable PW800 MRO by 2024.

The PW800 engine family is the most modern, efficient, and environmentally responsible engine in its class. It offers double-digit improvements in fuel burn, emissions and noise as compared to the current generation of engines.

The PW800 engine powers the Gulfstream G500 and G600, which entered service in 2018 and 2019 respectively, and it was selected to power the G400. The engine also powers the Dassault Falcon 6X, which is expected to enter into service soon. This collaboration with MTU builds upon a P&WC $30 million investment in its Bridgeport, West Virginia, facility to create the first PW800 MRO.

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Source: Pratt & Whitney

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