RTX’s Pratt & Whitney GTF Advantage Engine Receives EASA Validation for Type Certification
Pratt & Whitney has announced that the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has approved type certification for the GTF Advantage engine. This makes it possible for the engine to potentially enter into service in 2026.
The engine was certified by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration earlier in 2025.
"EASA certification marks another critical milestone for the GTF Advantage program, demonstrating our ongoing commitment to deliver value for our customers," said Rick Deurloo, president of Commercial Engines at Pratt & Whitney.
Deurloo continued, "With enhanced payload and range capability, and a more durable configuration that delivers up to double the time on wing, the GTF Advantage will be a game-changer for operators."
The GTF Advantage delivers benefits like:
- 4% more takeoff thrust at sea level airports
- 8% more takeoff thrust at high altitude airports
- Improved fuel efficiency
GTF Advantage is also completely interchangeable and intermixable with the currently popular GTF engine model, though Pratt & Whitney expects the Advantage to eventually become the production standard.
Another feature of the GTF Advantage is a state-of-the-art hot section. Hot Section Plus (HS+) is an upgrade option for today's GTF engine derived from GTF Advantage technology. HS+ will provide 90 to 95% of the GTF Advantage's durability benefits.