A revolutionary step forward: Pratt & Whitney's PurePower® Geared Turbofan™ engine
Discovery Channel Canada explores the engine's profound impact on the aviation industry
Pratt & Whitney's PurePower® Geared Turbofan™ engine was recently profiled by Discovery Channel Canada for its revolutionary technology and significant impact on the aviation industry.
Here's what you need to know about the PurePower® Geared Turbofan™ engine, it:
· will help meet a growing air travel demand, expected to double in the next 20 years,
· reduces annual carbon dioxide emissions by 3,600 metric tons per plane per year,
· creates 75% less noise for those on the ground,
· burns 16% less fuel,
· represents an investment of more than $10 billion and two decades of relentless innovation.
