Pratt & Whitney is investing US$25 million (PLN 95 million) to expand its Polish manufacturing facility in Niepołomice, increasing production capacity for complex tubular assemblies used in commercial and military engines.
The expansion is expected to be operational in 2028 and will create more than 120 jobs as Pratt & Whitney responds to rising demand for aircraft engines.
The Niepołomice site currently manufactures precision components for several engine programmes, including Pratt & Whitney’s GTF engine for commercial aircraft, the PW800 for business jets and the F135, which powers all variants of the F-35 Lightning II fighter.
“Poland plays a vital role as a key hub in Pratt & Whitney’s global engine production, a commitment further strengthened by our US$125 million investment in facilities this year,” said Dariusz Stopa, general manager of Pratt & Whitney in Niepołomice.
“Our employees in Niepołomice manufacture high-precision engine components that support commercial and military aircraft around the world. Growing this team will increase our ability to meet global demand for advanced aircraft engines.”
The investment is supported by the Polish government through its Polish Investment Zone Programme. It follows a recently announced US$100 million investment in Pratt & Whitney facilities in Rzeszów, Poland, aimed at increasing production capacity and adding advanced capabilities for processing isothermally forged parts for the GTF, F135 and F100 engines.
Poland is RTX’s largest investment and employee base outside the US, with more than 9,500 employees across its Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon businesses in the country.
Pratt & Whitney’s Polish operations provide advanced manufacturing and technology development capabilities for commercial and military engines, turboprops and auxiliary power units. Products manufactured in the country include the GTF fan drive gear system, F100 static structures and critical F135 components.
