Pratt & Whitney Canada unveils certified PT9 turboprop

Pratt & Whitney Canada unveiled the clean-sheet PT9 turboprop at NBAA-BACE with Transport Canada certification already secured. The 1,700 to 2,300 shp engine promises 20% lower fuel burn than previous-generation engines.

• Announced: October 21, 2026 at NBAA-BACE
• Engine: Pratt & Whitney Canada PT9-11A
• Power range: 1,700 to 2,300 shp
• Fuel burn: 20% lower than previous-generation engines
• Certification: Transport Canada, awarded September 30, 2026

Pratt & Whitney Canada introduced the PT9, a new centerline turboprop engine aimed at the next generation of high-performance turboprop aircraft. The surprise was that Transport Canada certification was already in hand when the engine was shown at NBAA-BACE.

The PT9 is positioned in the 1,700 to 2,300 shp range. P&WC says it offers 33% more power at altitude and 20% lower fuel consumption than previous-generation engines, with electronic control, single-lever operation, more than 300 monitored parameters and sustainable aviation fuel compatibility.

This is not a private jet engine, but it matters to private aviation because many owner-flown, charter and special-mission operations rely on fast turboprops. If aircraft makers adopt it, the PT9 could shape the next wave of PC-12, King Air and utility-aircraft competitors, especially where runway performance and operating cost matter more than jet speed.