PW800 Hits 600,000 Flight Hours

PW800 passed 600,000 flight hours in October 2025, marking a major milestone for Pratt & Whitney Canada’s business-jet turbofan.

Pratt & Whitney Canadas PW800 engine powers Gulfstream G500/G600 and the Dassault Falcon 6X business jets and exceeded 600,000 flying hours as of October 2025. More than 700 PW800s are now in service with roughly 250 operators worldwide, a rapid ramp for a modern business-jet powerplant.

PW800 performance and sustainability

The PW800 family delivers double-digit improvements in fuel burn and lower acoustic footprint versus previous-generation engines, while supporting sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blends up to 50%. Pratt & Whitney Canada reports a fleet dispatch reliability above 99.98%, translating into fewer operational delays and lower on-wing maintenance needs for operators of Gulfstream G500/G600 and Falcon 6X aircraft.

Maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capacity for the PW800 has expanded to meet demand, with new authorized facilities around the globe including Berlin-Brandenburg in Germany and multiple sites in the United States (Vermont and West Virginia). Those centres handle inspections, borescope work and shop visits to keep turnaround times tight for business-jet operators.

• PW800 fleet snapshot: 700+ engines, ~250 operators, 600,000+ flight hours
• Supports up to 50% SAF blends for lower lifecycle carbon intensity
• Dispatch reliability: 99.98%+; reduced scheduled maintenance intervals

For owners and charter operators, the PW800s mix of efficiency and availability matters: lower fuel burn improves range and operating cost on Gulfstream G500/G600 types, while quieter operation helps meet airport noise limits. Dassaults Falcon 6X also benefits from the engines specific fuel- and maintenance-advantages on long-range missions.

As business aviation continues to push for greener operations, the PW800s certified SAF compatibility and growing global MRO footprint position it as a cornerstone engine for the medium-to-large business-jet segment. Expect manufacturers and operators to cite this 600,000-hour milestone when discussing fleet economics and sustainability roadmaps through 2026 and beyond.