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Pratt & Whitney’s GTF Advantage engine achieves FAA type certification

Aviation Bussiness News

With first production engine deliveries expected later in 2025, the GTF Advantage will provide 4-8% more takeoff thrust, enabling higher payload and longer range, unlocking new destinations for airlines. In the high-pressure turbine (HPT), the enhancements include an advanced airfoil design with improved coatings.

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Nothing Small About It

Plane and Pilot

The airfoil is a Harry Riblett shape, giving modernized flow separation on the leading edge for a soft stall yet with good lift and drag performance. This is a Riblett-airfoil airplane with a slow stall speed (we got it down to 42 knots IAS and it didn’t stall) and a cruise speed of 120 knots. lb/sq ft Power loading 10.32