As reported by AeroTime in their article “Who are the world’s largest aircraft engine manufacturers?,” when making a purchase decision, one would always look at the best, or at least one of the best, market options available. This logic is particularly relevant in the aviation industry when aircraft manufacturers are selecting the right engine or powerplant assembly for their aircraft.
The engine is the primary source of power and thrust for an aircraft, making its optimal performance highly desirable. The efficiency of an aircraft relies heavily on its engine characteristics, which vary according to the performance requirements of different aircraft types and models. AeroTime examines some of the world’s largest commercial aircraft engine manufacturers, including Pratt & Whitney, General Electric, and Rolls-Royce.
Pratt & Whitney (P&W), an American aviation company headquartered in East Hartford, Connecticut, is one of the big three commercial aviation engine manufacturers. Since its founding in 1925, P&W has installed over 13,000 large commercial engines, powering over 25% of the passenger fleet globally. Notable aircraft powered by P&W engines include the A220, A320, A330, Embraer E-jet family, Boeing 767, and De Havilland Canada (DHC-8) Classics and Q400 series.
P&W is renowned for its GFT engine, the industry’s only commercially available modern geared propulsion system. This engine is lightweight and incorporates various technological and aerodynamic advancements. Other major engine models from P&W include the V2500, GP7200, JT8D, JT9D, PW2000, PW6000, and PW4000 families. The company has also formed joint ventures such as the Engine Alliance with General Electric and International Aero Engines with MTU Aero Engines and Japanese Aero Engine Corporation.
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