A320neo engine makes first flight

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The Pratt & Whitney PurePower PW1100G-JM engine for Airbus’ highly efficient A320neo jetliner is now in flight testing.  This powerplant successfully completed its maiden flight on a test bed aircraft from Pratt & Whitney’s facilities in Quebec, Canada after more than 375 hours of ground performance and operability evaluations.  Certification of the PW1100G-JM is planned for the third quarter of 2014.

Airbus press release