The Pratt & Whitney GTF Advantage engine has received type certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), paving the way for its entry into service in 2026.
On October 16, 2025, Pratt & Whitney owners RTX confirmed that, after approval was received earlier this year from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), European regulators had now followed suit.
“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. “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.”
According to the US firm, the GTF Advantage will deliver 4% more takeoff thrust at sea level airports and 8% more at high altitude airports than current models, along with better fuel efficiency.
“GTF Advantage is fully intermixable and interchangeable with today’s GTF engine model and will ultimately become the production standard,” added a Pratt & Whitney spokesperson.
The engine features what Pratt & Whitney describes as the “most state-of-the-art hot section in the single-aisle market”.
Pratt & Whitney has said previously that the new engine will “provide more thrust and even more value to operators of A320neo family aircraft, especially on longer-range aircraft like the A321XLR”.
Pratt & Whitney recently announced Hot Section Plus (HS+), an upgrade option for current GTF engine that is derived from GTF Advantage technology.
