P&W delivers GTF PW1900G engines for Embraer’s E190-E2 aircraft

Pratt & Whitney (P&W) has delivered the first set of two PW1900G geared turbofan (GTF) production engines to power the E190-E2 aircraft by Brazilian manufacturer Embraer.

The delivery was made to Embraer’s E2 final assembly line in São José dos Campos, São Paulo.

Engine installation is scheduled to take place next month, while the aircraft is expected to enter service with Widerøe Airlines in April.

Brazilian aviation authority Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC) recently granted its type validation certificate to the PW1900G engines, thereby acknowledging the Part 33 type certification previously granted by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the engine.

The ANAC certification also permits engine operation in revenue service in Brazil.

P&W commercial engine programme vice-president Graham Webb said: “The GTF is the ideal engine to power Embraer’s new E2 aircraft.

“The delivery of these first two production engines is an exciting milestone for us as we continue to work together with Embraer and Widerøe in preparation for a successful introduction into revenue service.”

Entering service in early 2016, the GTF engine line is capable of reducing fuel consumption by 16% and nitrogen oxide emissions by 50% to the regulatory standard.

It is also designed to reduce the noise footprint by 75%.