Engines

RTX filed open-rotor engine patents but keeps focus on next-generation GTF

By 2025-08-06T21:55:00

Pratt _ Whitney GTF Advantage (4)

Source: Pratt & Whitney

Engine manufacturer has sought several patents for open-fan designs in the past two years, even as it publicly commits to developing an updated GTF for next-generation single-aisle aircraft.

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