Pratt & Whitney, a unit of RTX (NYSE: RTX), has received more than 800 GTF engine orders and commitments since the start of 2026, bringing the total GTF order backlog to more than 8,000 engines, according to a press release issued at the Farnborough International Airshow on July 22, 2026.

Customers placing orders so far in 2026 include Abra Group, AirAsia, Azorra, Binter, British Airways, Finnair, Jackson Square Aviation, Luxair, Scoot, Tigerair Taiwan, and VietJet. In total, more than 14,000 GTF engine orders and commitments have been placed by more than 90 customers worldwide.

Rick Deurloo, president of Commercial Engines at Pratt & Whitney, said the GTF Advantage engine is expected to enter service later in 2026 and will offer "up to twice the time on wing, industry-leading fuel efficiency and even more range capability."

Pratt & Whitney claims the GTF engine delivers up to 20% lower fuel consumption and a 75% smaller noise footprint compared to the prior generation of engines.