ATR and Pratt & Whitney Canada announced reaching a milestone for the STOL program after the certification of the PW127XT-L engine by Transport Canada during the European Regions Airline Association General Assembly. The newly modified PW127XT-L engine delivers increased performance to justify the requirements of ATR 42-600S, ATR’s future short take-off and landing version.
Edward Hoskin, Pratt & Whitney Canada’s Vice President, Engineering said, “The PW127XT-L marks the 200th engine type certification achieved by Pratt & Whitney Canada, and delivers the 20% lower maintenance costs, 40% improved time on the wing, and 3% better fuel efficiency and reduced CO2 emissions, which characterize the PW127XT engine series.”