The PT9 turboprop engine unveiled by Pratt & Whitney Canada delivers 33% more power at high altitudes and reduces fuel consumption by 20% compared to previous-generation engines.
Pratt & Whitney Canada, a subsidiary of RTX, has unveiled its new PT9 turboprop engine. Recently certified by Transport Canada, the engine combines jet-like performance with the fuel efficiency of turboprop engines and advanced digital technologies. Pratt & Whitney provides maintenance, repair and overhaul support for more than 90,000 engines in operation worldwide. RTX, Pratt & Whitney’s parent company, employs more than 180,000 people and reported sales exceeding $88 billion in 2025.
Next-Generation Engine Technology in the PT9
Satheeshkumar Kumarasingam, President of Pratt & Whitney Canada, stated that the PT9 offers significant improvements in performance, efficiency and adaptability, noting that the engine was designed with advanced digital capabilities and future hybrid system requirements in mind. The PT9 turboprop engine combines jet-like performance with the fuel efficiency of turboprop engines and advanced digital technologies.
The PT9 engine, which underwent more than 14,000 hours of development work, was recently certified by Transport Canada. Its modular architecture supports the integration of new technologies, including electric aircraft and hybrid thermal-electric power systems. The PT9 was developed to be integrated into various aircraft types and to support high-performance missions.
The PT9 engine will be manufactured at the company’s facility in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. The facility also serves as the company’s global centre of excellence for the PT6 turboprop engine family.
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