Pratt & Whitney has begun construction of a US$100 million facility in Rzeszów, Poland, to expand engine component production, with operations expected to start in 2028. The investment, equivalent to 375 million zlotys, will add manufacturing capacity for critical rotating components used in commercial and military engines, including the Pratt & Whitney GTF, F135 and […]
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RTX reported third-quarter sales of US$25.0 billion, up 11% from a year earlier and 12% on an organic basis, as adjusted earnings per share rose 33% to US$2.26, including a US$0.25 benefit from recovery of costs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). GAAP earnings per share were US$1.89, including US$0.26 in acquisition accounting
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Pratt & Whitney has named Amy Comer President of its Military Engines business, effective January 1, 2027, as the RTX unit prepares for a leadership change. Comer will succeed Jill Albertelli, who was recently named Pratt & Whitney President following Shane Eddy’s retirement at the end of the year. Pratt & Whitney is part of
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United Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR powered by Pratt & Whitney’s GTF Advantage engines, marking the latest step in the airlines’ long-standing relationship. Pratt & Whitney, a unit of RTX, said the new engine offers improved efficiency, durability and additional thrust for the long-range A321XLR. The GTF Advantage features an upgraded
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RTX has appointed Jill Albertelli as President of Pratt & Whitney, effective January 1, 2027, succeeding Shane Eddy, who plans to retire, the aerospace company said. Albertelli will report to RTX Chairman and CEO Chris Calio. She has more than 30 years of experience at Pratt & Whitney across engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, commercial
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Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) has secured a five-year agreement with Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, to provide long-term storage and lease return services for PW1100G-JM, PW1500G, PW1900G, PW4000 and IAE AG V2500 engines. Under the agreement, WLFC will support Pratt & Whitney’s expanding aftermarket storage requirements from its facilities in Coconut Creek, Florida,
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BOC Aviation has placed its largest-ever order with Pratt & Whitney, selecting up to 220 GTF engines to power as many as 110 Airbus A320neo-family aircraft. The agreement marks the latest expansion of the lessor’s narrow-body portfolio and extends its 29-year partnership with Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business. Rick Deurloo, President of Commercial Engines
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British Airways (BA) has selected Pratt & Whitney’s GTF engines to power 33 firm and 30 optional Airbus A320neo aircraft, the companies announced on the opening day of the Farnborough International Airshow. Pratt & Whitney will also provide engine maintenance under a 12-year EngineWise Comprehensive services agreement, aimed at improving fleet efficiency and reducing operating
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AJet will expand and modernise its fleet with the addition of five Airbus A321neo aircraft under a new lease agreement with BOC Aviation. The new-generation aircraft, powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines, are scheduled for delivery in 2028 and will support the Turkish low-cost carrier’s continued growth across Europe, North Africa and the Middle
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Pratt & Whitney‘s F119 engine has surpassed one million flight hours powering the US Air Force’s Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor, marking a major milestone for the first operational fifth-generation fighter engine. In service for more than 20 years, the F119 provides the F-22 with advanced stealth, thrust-vectoring and supercruise capability, enabling the aircraft to fly
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