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title: "MTU Aero Engines says United takes first Airbus A321XLR with GTF Advantage engines"
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description: "MTU Aero Engines announced that United Airlines has taken delivery of the first Airbus A321XLR equipped with GTF Advantage engines. The company reported a program backlog exceeding 14,000 GTF engine orders from over 90 global customers. Additionally, Pratt & Whitney, MTU, and JAEC plan to transition the full PW1100G-JM production line to the Advantage specification by 2028."
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# MTU Aero Engines says United takes first Airbus A321XLR with GTF Advantage engines

-   MTU Aero Engines reported United Airlines took first delivery of an Airbus A321XLR powered by the GTF Advantage engine. \* Program backlog reached more than 14,000 GTF engine orders and commitments from over 90 customers worldwide. \* Pratt & Whitney, MTU, and JAEC plan to transition the full PW1100G-JM production line to Advantage specification by 2028. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. MTU Aero Engines AG published the original content used to generate this news brief on September 24, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here

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