P&W Engine Tested At Higher Thrust Level On A330

Pratt&Whitney said it has completed testing on an Airbus A330 the ability of its PW4168 turbofan engine to operate at 75,000 pounds thrust. The engine is certificated at 68,000 pounds thrust. The latest testing was in anticipation of future A330 models that will require more power. Pratt said its...

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