The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has type certified the ATR 72 and 42 aircraft powered by the new Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127XT-M engine. Boasting the latest materials and technologies available on the market, the new engine series enables next level efficiency and extended time (XT) on wing for its aircraft, bringing benefits of 20% reduction in maintenance costs and 3% improvement in fuel consumption compared to the PW127-M.
The EASA certification follows that of Engine certification by Transport Canada Civil aviation and Engine EASA certification which were achieved respectively in August and early September.
Revealed at the Dubai Airshow in 2021, the purpose-built new PW127XT-M engine will enter into service with launch customer Air Corsica before the end of the year.
