Goodrich nacelle systems for Pratt & Whitney Geared Turbofan engines

Pratt & Whitney has selected Goodrich to be the exclusive provider of the complete nacelle systems for its new Geared Turbofan engine for both the Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) and the Bombardier CSeries aircraft families. The award is expected to generate more than $5 billion in original equipment and aftermarket revenue for Goodrich during the 25-year period following entry into service.

The Goodrich Aerostructures business unit will produce the entire nacelle systems, including the inlet, fan cowl, thrust reverser, exhaust system, and engine mounts.

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries officially launched the MRJ on March 28, 2008. Launch of the Bombardier CSeries is expected later this year. Due in large part to the new Geared Turbofan engine technologies, these new aircraft are expected to deliver up to 20 percent more efficient fuel burn, while reducing carbon dioxide emissions about 20 percent and nitrous oxide emissions by more than 50 percent over competing in-service airplanes. In addition, the Geared Turbofan engine is expected to reduce engine noise more than 20 decibels below the new Stage 4 (US) requirements that go into effect later this year.

Goodrich began working with Pratt & Whitney on the engine concept and prototype development in early 2005. That effort resulted in the delivery of hardware for the flight test programme scheduled to begin later this year.

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