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The P&W GTF engine has been certified by the FAA to power Airbus A321XLR aircraft © Pratt

Pratt & Whitney receives FAA certification for GTF engine to power A321XLR aircraft

Pratt & Whitney has received certification from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its GTF engine to power the Airbus A321XLR aircraft. The engine type certificate, updated on December 12, to include the A321XLR, applies to the PW1100G-JM engine. “This is an important milestone for the GTF engine programme, which was the first engine […]

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Pratt & Whitney and WZL2 will explore expanding MRO capabilities in Poland and have signed an LoI © Pratt & Whitney

Pratt & Whitney to explore expanding MRO capabilities in Poland

Military & Defense

Pratt & Whitney has signed a letter of intent (LoI) with Wojskowe Zaklady Lotnicze Nr. 2 S.A. (WZL2) to explore expanding MRO capabilities in Poland, aiming to meet the increasing needs of the Polish Air Force. “We are identifying ways to increase F100 engine sustainment work in Poland to ensure our Polish ally has the

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Official ground-breaking ceremony for the expansion of the Christchurch Engine Centre © Pratt & Whitney

P&W, Air New Zealand start Christchurch Engine Centre expansion

MRO & Production

Pratt & Whitney together with Air New Zealand, held a ground-breaking ceremony for a US$150 million expansion of its Christchurch Engine Centre, adding 14,000 m² to the facility. This expansion will introduce maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) capabilities for Pratt & Whitney’s GTF™ engine in New Zealand, with an anticipated annual capacity of up to

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ACIA Aero Leasing orders 10 PW127M Pratt & Whitney Canada

ACIA Aero Leasing orders ten PW127M engines from P&W Canada

Aircraft & Engines

ACIA Aero Leasing (ACIA), has announced the signing of a contract with Pratt & Whitney Canada to purchase ten new PW127M engines. This programme will involve replacing existing engines and will enable ACIA Aero Leasing to better serve its current and expanding ATR customer base. Deliveries are set to begin in 2025. Neil Du Preez,

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Ribbon cutting ceremony at P&W’s new Oklahoma City facility

Pratt & Whitney opens new state-of-the-art facility in Oklahoma City

Financial

Pratt & Whitney (P&W) has inaugurated its new 845,000 ft² facility in Oklahoma City, further establishing its position as the company’s largest military engines field location. The US$255 million investment will enable Pratt & Whitney to meet the growing demands of both U.S. and international defence customers for engines such as the F135, F117, TF33,

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Pratt & Whitney secures contract for F135 engine core upgrade

Military & Defense

Pratt & Whitney has been awarded a contract worth up to US$1.3 billion to continue work on the F135 engine core upgrade (ECU), which aims to enhance engine durability. The ECU will also provide additional power and cooling capabilities for Block 4 and future upgrades across all three variants of the F-35 global fleet. “This

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P&W will provide maintenance services for airBaltic's GTF engines

airBaltic and P&W sign long-term GTF engine maintenance agreement

Aircraft & Engines

Latvian national airline airBaltic has signed a long-term EngineWise™ comprehensive maintenance services agreement with Pratt & Whitney (P&W) for its fleet of GTF (geared turbofan) engines. The agreement operates on a power-by-the-hour model, linking airBaltic’s maintenance costs to the actual use of its engines, providing the airline with greater transparency and predictability in maintenance planning.

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The teams of Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and TU Delft

Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and TU Delft partner on sustainable aviation research

Other News

Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) have signed a master research agreement (MRA) to collaborate on sustainable aviation research. The partnership will explore advanced materials, hydrogen propulsion, advanced manufacturing, and industrial design. Over the next five years, Collins Aerospace and Pratt & Whitney, both part of RTX, will work

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Pratt & Whitney and SR Technics induct first GTF engine

MRO & Production

Pratt & Whitney and SR Technics have announced the induction of the first Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engine at the MRO service provider’s Zurich-based facility. SR Technics will provide full disassembly, assembly, and test capability for the PW1100G-JM engine for the Airbus A320neo aircraft family. Pratt & Whitney is committed to expanding GTF MRO capacity

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P&W establishes new Customer Service Center in Bengaluru

MRO & Production

Pratt & Whitney (P&W), an RTX business, has announced the establishment of its new Customer Service Center in Bengaluru. This new centre will be part of Pratt & Whitney’s India Capability Center and will drive customer service and operations support for Pratt & Whitney Canada’s 68,000 engines in service. The facility is expected to employ

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Pratt & Whitney receives FAA certification for GTF engine to power A321XLR aircraft

Pratt & Whitney to explore expanding MRO capabilities in Poland

P&W, Air New Zealand start Christchurch Engine Centre expansion

ACIA Aero Leasing orders ten PW127M engines from P&W Canada

Pratt & Whitney opens new state-of-the-art facility in Oklahoma City

Pratt & Whitney secures contract for F135 engine core upgrade

airBaltic and P&W sign long-term GTF engine maintenance agreement

Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and TU Delft partner on sustainable aviation research

Pratt & Whitney and SR Technics induct first GTF engine

P&W establishes new Customer Service Center in Bengaluru

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