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RTX Subsidiary Advances Sustainable Aviation Technology
Pratt & Whitney Canada has achieved a major milestone in the development of its hybrid-electric propulsion system, marking a significant step towards more sustainable aviation. The system, which combines a thermal engine with an electric motor and battery system, is expected to demonstrate up to 30% improved fuel efficiency for regional turboprop missions. Ground testing of the flight-standard propulsion system will begin in Longueuil, Quebec, with the first flight expected in 2027 on a De Havilland Canada Dash 8-100 experimental aircraft. The project is supported by the governments of Canada and Quebec, and involves collaboration with several leading aerospace companies and research institutions, as reported by AeroTime.