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Commercial Aircraft Engines for Narrowbody and Regional Jets

Narrowbody and regional jets are a core component of many aircraft fleets. The smallest regional jets can accommodate 70 seats, while narrowbodies can transport up to 240 passengers.

Airlines operate these aircraft mostly in intracontinental markets, where passengers are particularly keen to have numerous connections spread throughout the day. What’s more, narrowbodies suitable for long-haul routes—such as the Airbus A321LR (Long Range) or A321XLR (Xtra Long Range)—are surging onto the market, offering ranges of up to 8,700 kilometers (A321XLR).

MTU is involved in numerous successful engine programs for narrowbody and regional jets. These include the highly efficient Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engine family, for which MTU supplies key components such as the high-speed low-pressure turbine and various stages of the high-pressure compressor. MTU also provides support and maintenance services for the massively successful CFM56 engine family at several of its sites.

 

  • PW2000

    MTU has been working in cooperation with Pratt & Whitney on developing and manufacturing the PW2000 engine family since 1979.

  • PW6000

    The main features of the PW6000 are its high efficiency and simple design. Intended for use on short-haul routes, the engine powers the Airbus A318.

Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engine

The Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engine family is produced by the U.S.-based manufacturer in collaboration with MTU and powers next-generation commercial aircraft. The new engines offer double-digit percentage reductions in fuel consumption, pollution and noise emissions as well as operating costs. 

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  • V2500

    The IAE V2500 is a two-shaft turbofan engine specially designed for narrowbody aircraft. It is used to power a number of aircraft, including the Airbus A319, A320, and A321.

  • JT8D-200

    The JT8D-200 is a series of Pratt & Whitney’s highly successful JT8D family, with more than 14,750 units sold worldwide. This engine series is primarily used in the Boeing MD-80 aircraft family.

  • CF34-8/-10E

    The CF34 family is the most widely used and best-selling engine family in its class worldwide, particularly in the 70-to-100-seat aircraft segment. Since entering into service, this engine family has completed more than 200 million flight hours.

  • CFM56-5B/-7B

    The CFM56 engine family comprises five different models covering the thrust classes from 18,500 to 34,000 pounds. CFM56 engines are used in the twin-engine Airbus A320 family, in the first generation of the A340-200/-300 long-haul jet, and in the Boeing 737 Classic and 737 Next Generation.

  • LEAP-1A/-1B

    The LEAP engine family from CFM International—a consortium comprising GE Aerospace and Safran Aircraft Engines—includes three different models covering a thrust range from 23,000 to 35,000 pounds.