Pratt Begins A320neo Engine‑Seal Upgrade

Credit: Pratt & Whitney
LOS ANGELES—Pratt & Whitney is beginning a fleetwide retrofit of a more durable air seal on PW1100G geared turbofan-powered Airbus A320neos following certification of the improvement package on April 12. The upgraded carbon seal package incorporates hardware and software changes to boost durability...
Guy Norris

Guy is a Senior Editor for Aviation Week, covering technology and propulsion. He is based in Colorado Springs.

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