Pratt & Whitney is working with about 20 airports worldwide to better understand local noise restrictions and requirements as the manufacturer targets a 2013 service entry for its geared turbofan engine.
The company is talking with airports about how PW1000G-powered aircraft can obtain clearance to fly more direct trajectories because of the engine's reduced noise footprint, says P&W next generation product family vice-president Bob Saia.
P&W is asking airports - including Adelaide, Amsterdam, Dublin, Frankfurt, Los Angeles, Munich, New York LaGuardia and Osaka - what tests they want conducted or what academic work needs to be done for operators to fly routes that reduce their fuel bill, he says.
The PW1000G has been selected by Bombardier to power the 110/130-seat CSeries and by Mitsubishi to power the MRJ regional jet.
Source: Flight International
