Pratt & Whitney's new fan blade manufacturing facility brings capacity online

Pratt & Whitney has commissioned a new fan blade manufacturing facility at its AutoAir plant in Lansing, Michigan. The new 93,000 ft² facility adds to an already existing GTF fan blade production line in Lansing and is one of 30 dedicated manufacturing, production or assembly locations across the globe performing work on various parts and components of the GTF engine program.
“We are pleased to be a part of this successful engine program,” said Conor Tracy, general manager, Pratt & Whitney AutoAir. “The expansion of the Lansing plant is an opportunity for our employees to contribute to the future of the company, but it is also an exciting opportunity for Lansing to continue to participate in the advanced manufacturing sector and the economic growth of the region.”
He added that there has been a tenfold ramp up in a 20 month period and gives credit for this accomplishment to AutoAir employees. “We have increased our work force from just over 200 to almost 700 and growing. We have a highly skilled and professional work force with a lot of pride in the Michigan campus and pride in the GTF product.”