NG Pratt & Whitney achieves key Milestone in digital design for Next-Generation Adaptive Propulsion

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In the United States, Pratt & Whitney, an RTX company, announced that it has completed the detailed design review of its Next-Generation Adaptive Propulsion (NGAP) offering for the USAF. Pratt & Whitney presented directly from its collaborative digital environment, providing reviewers with immediate access to all data and material to meet the strict criteria. Passing this fully digital assessment allows the team to start purchasing hardware for …

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NG Pratt & Whitney achieves key Milestone in digital design for Next-Generation Adaptive Propulsion

The completion of this review paves the way for the procurement of hardware needed to build the XA103 prototype ground demonstrator. Testing of this advanced engine is scheduled to take place in the late 2020s. Jill Albertelli, president of Pratt & Whitney’s Military Engines division, emphasised the importance of digitalisation in aerospace development. She highlighted that digital processes are key to accelerating the delivery of cutting-edge w…