The engine 20 percent reduction in maintenance costs with only two scheduled events over 10 years.
Pratt & Whitney’s PW127XT-S engine is selected by Deutsche Aircraft to power its latest D328eco regional turboprop. The selection comes on the backdrop of significant improvement shown by the PW127XT-S engine with regard to cost and sustainability. The engine PW127XT-S is a model in the XT series and will be developed and customized as per the D328eco timeline.
Maria Della Posta, president, Pratt & Whitney Canada said, “We have worked closely with the D328eco team over a number of years to develop the best engine option for the aircraft. The PW127XT-S provides airlines 40 percent more time on the wing, a 20 percent reduction in maintenance costs with only two scheduled events over 10 years, and a 3 percent improvement in specific fuel consumption. We support Deutsche Aircraft’s vision of building a green aviation company and we’re confident that the PW127XT-S is the ideal match for the D328eco. Major airframe and engine OEMs set out ambitious yet realistic timelines and capabilities to use novel propulsion technologies in combination with de-carbonized fuel capabilities. Pratt & Whitney Canada is committed to continuous improvements in the efficiency and sustainability of its products and services, for customers in all market segments.”
Dave Jackson, managing director, Deutsche Aircraft said, “In addition to the engine selection, Deutsche Aircraft and Pratt & Whitney Canada will collaborate on novel propulsion technologies for next-generation, climate-friendly, highly efficient regional aircraft. Turboprop technology remains the most efficient and eco-friendly form of regional air transport available in the world. Our two companies recently agreed to cooperate on enabling the PW127XT-S engine powering the D328eco to run on a 100 percent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) including hydrogen-based Power-to-Liquid (PtL) fuel. We seek not only to achieve the maximum CO2 emissions reduction possible but also look for real operative propulsion efficiency improvements compared to today’s technology. This would mean a reduction in the order of 15-25% block energy on a typical regional mission.”
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Pratt & Whitney Canada and Deutsche Aircraft agreed to continue working together to jointly develop a technology roadmap for implementation, test, and verification of Pratt & Whitney Canada’s innovative propulsion technology, within the D328eco program. The roadmap will focus on the capability to operate the two most promising net zero / zero CO2 fuels: PtL and hydrogen, respectively.
