Pratt & Whitney, a division of Raytheon Technologies, said it plans to invest around US$650 million until 2027 for a turbine airfoil production facility in Asheville, North Carolina, as the manufacturer aims to modernise and transform its operations with cutting-edge technologies. Also read: Pratt & Whitney unveils intelligent factory strategy The 1,000,000-square-foot facility will house an advanced casting foundry for the production of turbine airfoils, including machining, … [Read more...] about Pratt & Whitney to invest US$650 million for North Carolina facility
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Bell and Pratt & Whitney make signing up for maintenance programs easier
Pratt & Whitney, a division of United Technologies Corp. (UTX), announced that Bell 212, 412, 427 and 429 helicopter customers now benefit from a single point of contact to learn about and enroll in aircraft and engine maintenance plans. When enrolling an aircraft into Bell’s Customer Advantage Plan (CAP), customers will also have the option to sign up for a Pratt & Whitney Eagle Service Plan (ESP) for their engine maintenance needs. Bell is fully equipped and authorized to … [Read more...] about Bell and Pratt & Whitney make signing up for maintenance programs easier
Pratt & Whitney GTF Engine to power 15 Tigerair Taiwan A320neo Aircraft
Pratt & Whitney, a division of United Technologies Corp. (UTX), and Tigerair Taiwan announced the selection of the Pratt & Whitney GTF engine to power an order of 15 A320neo aircraft, which includes a combination of new aircraft purchases from Airbus and leased aircraft from ICBC’s SPV, Sky High Leasing Company. This order follows China Airline’s selection of the GTF engine to power up to 30 A321neo aircraft announced in December 2019. Pratt & Whitney will provide Tigerair Taiwan … [Read more...] about Pratt & Whitney GTF Engine to power 15 Tigerair Taiwan A320neo Aircraft
Pratt & Whitney unveils intelligent factory strategy
Pratt & Whitney continues to introduce world-leading intuitive Industry 4.0 technologies – and drive innovation by developing new techniques and processes from Singapore for the global market – across manufacturing and aftermarket operations as part of its Intelligent Factory strategy. Pratt & Whitney is a division of United Technologies Corp. (UTX). Pratt & Whitney’s Intelligent Factory strategy steps up from the Connected Factory pilot program launched last year. The … [Read more...] about Pratt & Whitney unveils intelligent factory strategy
Carroll Lane appointed President of Commercial Engines, Pratt & Whitney
Pratt & Whitney announced that Carroll Lane has assumed the role of President of the company's Commercial Engines business, reporting to Pratt & Whitney President Christopher Calio. Pratt & Whitney is a division of United Technologies Corp. (UTX). The appointment was previously announced during the UTC Earnings call in October. Carroll Lane succeeds Mr. Calio in this role; Mr. Calio was named President of Pratt & Whitney last year, succeeding Bob Leduc, who retired … [Read more...] about Carroll Lane appointed President of Commercial Engines, Pratt & Whitney
Pratt & Whitney GTF engines power Air Canada Airbus A220
Pratt & Whitney, a division of United Technologies Corp. (UTX), along with Airbus and Air Canada celebrated the entry into service of Air Canada’s first A220 aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines. The event was commemorated with a ceremony at Air Canada’s headquarters in Montreal with Air Canada, Airbus, Pratt & Whitney and government representatives in attendance. This entry into service marks a significant milestone for Air Canada as it becomes the first Canada-based … [Read more...] about Pratt & Whitney GTF engines power Air Canada Airbus A220
