Pratt & Whitney Canada’s PT6 E-Series engine family has now surpassed 500,000 flight hours since its service entry in 2020.
Powering the Daher TBM 960 and Pilatus PC-12 NGX and Pro turboprop singles, more than 700 PT6 E-series engines are now in service.
“The PT6 E-Series is the most modern version of our legendary PT6 engine family, bringing advanced digital capabilities, fuel efficiency and exceptional performance to general aviation,” says Cedric Gauthier, vice-president, sales and marketing, general aviation, Pratt & Whitney Canada.
“Reaching half a million flying hours in just a few years reflects the trust our customers place in this engine and underscores how PT6 innovations and reliability continue to set the standard across the sector.”
P&WC says the PT6 E-Series is the first turboprop engine family in the general aviation segment with a dual-channel integrated electronic propeller and engine control system.
The PT6 engine family has having powered more than 155 different aircraft types and amassing over 500 million flying hours since its introduction in 1963.
Meanwhile, the PW800 turbofan has exceeded 600,000 flight hours aboard its two applications – the Gulfstream G500 and G600, plus the Dassault Facon 6X. More than 700 engines are now in service with around 250 operators.
“Surpassing 600,000 flying hours in just a few years is a testament to the confidence our customers have in this engine and underscores how the PW800 continues to raise the bar for innovation, dependability and value for operators worldwide,” says Andrew Waterston, vice-president, sales and marketing, business aviation, Pratt & Whitney Canada.
