Engine Consortium Stands by Geared Turbofan Amid Industry Shifts

IAE International Aero Engines has reaffirmed its partnership with JAEC and MTU Aero Engines, emphasizing the geared turbofan (GTF) architecture for the next-generation single-aisle market. The consortium is prioritizing the current GTF fleet, while also exploring advanced materials and hybrid-electric features for a second-generation GTF. Pratt & Whitney is focusing on stabilizing the GTF fleet, while airframers like Airbus study propulsion options for the A320 family’s successor. The announcement comes as the industry considers open-fan engines, hydrogen combustion turbines, and hybrid-electric configurations. AeroTime.