Mon, Mar 12, 2007
Powers The Dassault Falcon 7X
Representatives with Pratt & Whitney Canada tell ANN the new
PW307A engine has received type certification from the European
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to power the Dassault Falcon 7X
business jet (shown below). Officials with PW&C state this
achievement marks the final step in the PW307A certification
process.
"This is great news and a major milestone for Pratt &
Whitney Canada and the Falcon 7X," said Michael Perodeau, Vice
President, Corporate Aviation, P&WC. "The Falcon 7X is the
first three-engine and longest-range business jet we have ever
powered, and we are very pleased with the success of the
program."
P&WC is responsible for the Falcon 7X integrated powerplant
system, which includes three PW307A engines and their nacelle
systems. The 6,400-lb-thrust PW307A engine incorporates a number of
advanced technologies, including an advanced shock-management fan
for increased flow capacity; powdered-metal high-pressure turbine
disks for improved efficiency; and a TALONTM low-emissions
combustor.
The enginemaker says the PW307A is designed and built to deliver
a high thrust-to-weight ratio, low ownership costs, competitive
fuel consumption and excellent reliability.
As Aero-News reported last
month, Dassault expects the Falcon 7X to be fully EASA
and FAA certified shortly, with first deliveries starting in the
second quarter of this year. Two 7X trijets are currently at
Dassault's completion center in Little Rock, AR, waiting to be
delivered to customers.
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