Raytheon Technologies has announced that Pratt & Whitney Canada, a division of Pratt & Whitney, with its new PW545D engine will be powering the Cessna Citation Ascend, the latest addition to Textron Aviation’s business jet lineup. The PW545D engine has been specifically designed and enhanced for Textron Aviation, offering improved specific fuel consumption (SFC), thrust, and time between overhauls (TBO).
The PW545D engine will offer operators of the Citation Ascend the flexibility to fulfill a wide range of missions, including charter services, personal transportation, and corporate flights. Its reliability is demonstrated by the PW500’s excellent track record of dispatch availability and reliability, complemented by comprehensive maintenance plans that help control costs.