Airbus, Pratt applaud first PW1000G test flight

PHOTO CREDIT: Airbus On Oct. 14, Airbus completed its first test flight of a PurePower PW1000G engine (formerly the Geared Turbofan) using an A340-600 in Toulouse. The PW1000G proved efficiency at high power as the aircraft took off successfully using all four engines. "The engine operated without...

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