Engine center's GTF capacity to increase 40% by
2025
CHICAGO, April 10,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- (MRO Americas) Pratt
& Whitney, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, today announced a
$20 million investment to increase
the GTF maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capacity of its West
Palm Beach Engine Center. The expansion will accommodate a 40%
increase in capacity and is expected to be complete by the second
half of 2025.
To accommodate the planned growth, the facility will increase
its workforce by 25% over the next year and will add critical
equipment in areas such as machining, test, clean and warehousing.
It will also incorporate transformative technologies developed at
the recently announced North American Technology Accelerator.
"The expansion at West Palm Beach is the latest example of our
global investment to support the GTF fleet," said Kevin Kirkpatrick, vice president of Global
Aftermarket Operations at Pratt & Whitney. "We remain steadfast
in our commitment to support customers and maintain their trust as
we carry out the GTF fleet management plan."
West Palm Beach was transformed into a fully capable GTF MRO
engine center in mid-2021. It was the first Pratt & Whitney
facility to adopt an automated system that assembles the
high-pressure compressor (HPC) rotor and a refined overhead engine
handling system. Since implementation, Pratt & Whitney has seen
a more than 25% improvement in HPC rotor yield and a 50% reduction
in process turnaround time.
In 2023, Pratt & Whitney announced three GTF MRO facility
expansions and five shop activations to support the growing GTF
fleet. There are currently 16 active GTF MRO engine centers around
the world, with another three expected to come online by 2025.
The GTF MRO network is part of Pratt & Whitney EngineWise®
solutions, which provide operators with a full range of aftermarket
services resulting in long-term, sustainable value. Visit
prattwhitney.com/enginewise for more information.
About Pratt & Whitney
Pratt & Whitney is a
world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft
engines and auxiliary power units. To learn more, visit
www.prattwhitney.com.
About RTX
With more than 185,000 global employees,
RTX pushes the limits of technology and science to redefine how we
connect and protect our world. Through industry-leading businesses
– Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon – we are
advancing aviation, engineering integrated defense systems, and
developing next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing
to help global customers address their most critical challenges.
The company, with 2023 sales of $69
billion, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.
For questions or to schedule an interview, please contact
corporatepr@rtx.com.
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