P&W Canada Launches New Engine with Regional Applications

Pratt & Whitney Canada launched its next-generation 10,000-pound-thrust-class engine family, designated the PW800, which, while being selected for Cessna’s new Citation Columbus business aircraft, also could be applied to regional jets. In addition, the first engine – the PW810 – will...

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Pratt & Whitney Canada launched its next-generation 10,000-pound-thrust-class engine family, designated the PW800, which, while being selected for Cessna’s new Citation Columbus business aircraft, also could be applied to regional jets. In addition, the first engine – the PW810 – will surpass International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) emissions standards by up to 50 percent for nitrous oxide and 35 percent for carbon monoxide emissions, and will also achieve low unburned hydrocarbons and smoke emissions. It is also designed for low noise, well below Stage IV standards.
"We are very pleased that Cessna has selected P&WC for its large-cabin jet, and we are equally excited to be growing our product offering with this all-new, greener engine family for customers in the large, long-range business aircraft segment," said Alain M. Bellemare, president, P&WC and executive vice president, Pratt & Whitney Group Strategy & Development. "This win, which represents a multibillion opportunity for us in potential orders over the life of the program, opens doors to both the large-cabin, long-range corporate and the regional jet markets."
The PW800 engine family is the most recent evolution in P&WC’s growth strategy to continue expanding its portfolio with best-in-class, dependable products. Over the last few years, P&WC focused on the technology readiness of the PW800. This next-generation product raises the bar on performance and economics by taking advantage of the latest materials, aerodynamic and design technologies developed by the company. It incorporates advanced fan, compressor, turbine and low-emissions TALON™ combustion systems for exceptional fuel consumption, future thrust-growth capability and improved environmental friendliness.
"We have the best proven technologies, together with the expertise and capability, to successfully launch this program now," said Bellemare. "The timing is perfect, as we have just completed development on several of our most recent engine programs."
P&WC brings to this program its extensive experience in developing new products. In the last 12 years, the company has successfully certified and brought to market over 60 new engines.