Paris Air Show, June 19, 2017: Pratt & Whitney's CleanPower PW1100G-JM engine has received 180 minutes dual-engine Extended Flight (ETOPS) certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency. The FAA approved the engine for ETOPS certification in December 2016. ETOPS certification specifies the maximum flight time an aircraft is allowed to arrive at the nearest suitable airport in a single flight. The PW1100G-JM engine powers the A320neo. Pratt & Whitney is a unit of United Technologies Corporation (NYSE: UTX).
"This is an important milestone for the Pratt & Whitney team and for the Cleanpower family of engines," said Chris Calio, president of commercial engines, Pratt & Whitney. This 180-minute ETOPS certification is the highest requirement of its class."
The Pratt & Whitney Static Power line of engines has more than 80 customers from more than 30 countries. The in-service performance of the cleanpower engine has demonstrated its ability to reduce fuel consumption by 16 percent, reduce regulated emissions by 50 percent, and reduce the noise footprint by 75 percent.
Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aero-engines and auxiliary power units. United Technologies Corporation, headquartered in Farmington, Connecticut, provides high-tech systems and services to the global construction and aerospace industries. For more information about United Technologies, please visit our website at www.utc.com.
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