Pratt & Whitney Canada, a subsidiary of RTX Corporation, has reached a significant milestone in the RTX Hybrid-Electric Flight Demonstrator project by successfully testing its integrated propulsion system and batteries to full power. This marks the first battery-powered operation of the system, which incorporates a highly efficient thermal engine paired with a 1 megawatt electric motor developed by Collins Aerospace, another RTX business. The project is part of RTX's commitment to hybrid-electric propulsion, aiming for a 30% improvement in fuel efficiency for regional turboprops. Pratt & Whitney Canada is collaborating with AeroTEC, De Havilland Aircraft of Canada, GKN Aerospace, and Ricardo on this innovative initiative.
Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. RTX Corporation published the original content used to generate this news brief via PR Newswire (Ref. ID: NE10609) on June 16, 2025, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein.