Pratt & Whitney’s PurePower Geared Turbofan engine cited as an Aviation Climate Solution

Pratt & Whitney’s PurePower Geared Turbofan (GTF) engine was cited as an Aviation Climate Solution by the Air Transport Action Group (ATAG) at the Global Sustainable Aviation Summit in Geneva, Switzerland. The GTF’s engine technology reduces commercial aircraft fuel burn and carbon dioxide emissions by more than 16%, reduces regulated emissions by more than 50% and will reduce CO2 emissions at a level equivalent to planting nearly 1 million trees or removing 3 million cars off the road – every year. The engine reduces the aircraft noise footprint by more than 75%. Five airframers have chosen the GTF engine to power their new aircraft or re-engine existing models. Pratt & Whitney’s GTF is included as part of the Aviation Climate Solutions, a collection of 100 examples of collaboration within the aviation industry to cut carbon dioxide emissions and help reduce its impact on climate change.