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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.

 

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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