Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, has secured more than 800 GTF engine orders and commitments since the start of 2026, highlighting continued demand for its geared turbofan technology from airlines and aircraft lessors worldwide. The latest commitments include orders from Abra Group, AirAsia, Azorra, Binter, British Airways, Finnair, Jackson Square Aviation, Luxair, Scoot, Tigerair Taiwan and VietJet. With these agreements, total GTF engine orders and commitments have now exceeded 14,000 from more than 90 customers globally.
The strong order momentum comes as airlines continue to focus on fuel efficiency, operating costs and environmental performance. Pratt & Whitney said the GTF engine remains the most fuel-efficient engine available for the single-aisle aircraft segment, offering up to 20% lower fuel consumption and a 75% smaller noise footprint compared with the previous generation of engines.
Rick Deurloo, President, Commercial Engines at Pratt & Whitney, said the company continues to see strong demand for the GTF and customer confidence in its performance and operating value. The company is also preparing for the entry into service of the GTF Advantage engine later this year. The upgraded engine is designed to deliver up to twice the time on wing, while maintaining the fuel-efficiency benefits of the GTF family and offering increased range capability.
The GTF’s geared architecture separates the fan and low-pressure turbine speeds, allowing each component to operate at an efficient speed. Pratt & Whitney said the technology provides a foundation for future aircraft propulsion systems as the aviation industry works to improve efficiency and reduce emissions.
The GTF family is expected to accumulate more than 300 million hours of flying time by the mid-2030s. The engines are supported by Pratt & Whitney’s global maintenance, repair and overhaul network, which serves a large installed base of commercial, civil and military engines.
Pratt & Whitney has been developing aircraft propulsion technologies for a century. Founded in 1925, the company designs, manufactures and services aircraft engines and auxiliary power units for commercial, civil and military aviation customers. Its global support network currently supports more than 90,000 engines in service.
RTX employs more than 180,000 people worldwide and operates across aviation, defence and advanced technology markets. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the company reported more than $88 billion in sales in 2025 and develops technologies for aviation, integrated defence systems and advanced manufacturing.
