GTF Back on Test Stand

The second phase of ground tests of the geared turbofan has begun at Pratt & Whitney’s West Palm Beach, Fla., facility. The PW6000 demonstrator will focus on engine performance and acoustic characteristics with a flight-capable nacelle system prior to flight testing this summer.

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