P&W doubles down on geared turbofan for next narrowbody

<p>Reliability lessons from today’s turbofans favour an evolutionary approach for next-generation engines, says P&W, which predicts service entry in 2040 for future single-aisle. Pratt & Whitney (P&W) is doubling down on its expectation that conventional turbofans will power next-generation narrowbody passenger jets, citing the need to avoid durability pitfalls affecting today’s engines. P&W commercial engines…</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.flightglobal.com/engines/2026/07/pw-doubles-down-on-geared-turbofan-for-next-narrowbody/">P&W doubles down on geared turbofan for next narrowbody</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.flightglobal.com">FlightGlobal</a>.</p>