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Pratt & Whitney’s PurePower geared turbofan PW1200G engine has successfully acquired type certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). More than 15 critical engine system level certification tests were successfully completed to meet FAA certification requirements. These captured required data for certification performance, stress, endurance, emissions, acoustics, bird impact, and fan blade containment.
The MRJ -70 and MRJ -90 will each be powered by two PW1200G engines. The engine was optimized specifically for the MRJ program, which in turn designed the wing and aerodynamics with the PW1200G in mind.
The engines’ advanced technology will contribute to a 10 to 20 per cent reduction in operating costs and 50 per cent lower in regulated emissions compared to the current generation of regional aircraft, enabling the MRJ to offer best-in-class efficiency and environmental performance.
