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Pratt & Whitney Geared Turbofan reviewed.
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Airline Industry Information
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July 4, 2008
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Pratt & Whitney, a division of United Technologies Corp (NYSE:UTX), held its first Asia-Pacific Next Generation Technology Symposiums in Singapore and Beijing, China. At these conferences, the company's Geared Turbofan engine development was reviewed by over 180 representatives from airlines, leasing companies and aviation authorities from the Asia-Pacific region.
Pratt & Whitney aims for the Geared Turbofan to achieve double-digit reductions in fuel burn, engine noise, environmental emissions and operating costs. ...