Pratt to test Geared Turbofan on A340

In a rare development, Airbus and Pratt & Whitney yesterday announced an agreement to flight test Pratt's Geared Turbofan engine on Airbus's A340 testbed, although the engine does not have an application on an Airbus airframe. Testing will occur during the fourth quarter. The GTF has been chosen by...

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