FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom,
July 11, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Pratt
& Whitney, a division of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX),
and Rolls-Royce will join forces to provide comprehensive technical
support at Royal Air Force Marham to support F135 engines and the
LiftSystems on the U.K.'s F-35B Lightning II aircraft.
The two industry-leading engine companies will institute a
Performance-Based Logistics (PBL) approach to sustainment for the
propulsion systems. A PBL contracting structure incentivizes
contractors to focus on outcomes such as propulsion system
availability, leading to greater efficiencies, mutual cost
reductions, and operator benefits.
The companies formalized the new working relationship by signing
a Memorandum of Understanding, agreeing to increase levels of
cooperation and improve synergy as they join forces in support of
the customer.
The agreement defines how the companies will collaborate and
grow their sustainment capabilities. Pratt & Whitney, lead
propulsion integrator for the F-35 program, will focus primarily on
system-level performance of its F135 engines. Rolls-Royce will lead
on support for the LiftSystem technology the company developed and
produced, while also undertaking some delegated support work on the
main F135 engine. The two companies will also look to duplicate
this support model for other F-35B customers.
"With this new agreement, we'll be able to provide optimum
service and sustain the F135 Propulsion System and the LiftSystem
to meet the growing global demands of the F-35 customer base," said
Bennett Croswell, president, Pratt
& Whitney Military Engines.
"This new agreement demonstrates the commitment from both
companies to keep the customer at the heart of what we do, focusing
on meeting their needs in the most cost-effective and efficient
manner possible," said Chris
Cholerton, Rolls-Royce president – Defence Aerospace.
"Rolls-Royce has been supporting the U.K.'s military aircraft
fleets for more than 100 years, and we look forward to matching the
innovation of this fantastic aircraft with an equally innovative
support program."
The new agreement will focus the strengths of both companies to
provide the best possible service solution in a more affordable and
effective way for customers. The agreement will draw the companies
closer together and lay the groundwork for further enhancing
support for the propulsion systems in the future.
Pratt & Whitney and Rolls-Royce already support F-35B
aircraft flown by the U.K. and U.S. Marine Corps across
the United States.
About Pratt & Whitney
Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture
and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power units. United
Technologies Corp., based in Farmington,
Connecticut, provides high-technology systems and services
to the building and aerospace industries. To learn more about UTC,
visit its website at www.utc.com, or follow the company on Twitter:
@UTC.
This press release contains forward-looking statements
concerning future business opportunities. Actual results may differ
materially from those projected as a result of certain risks and
uncertainties, including but not limited to changes in government
procurement priorities and practices, budget plans and availability
of funding, and in the number of aircraft to be built; challenges
in the design, development, production and support of advanced
technologies; as well as other risks and uncertainties, including
but not limited to those detailed from time to time in United
Technologies Corp.'s Securities and Exchange Commission
filings.
For more information about Pratt & Whitney, visit
http://www.pratt-whitney.com.
Matthew
Bates
George McLaren
Pratt & Whitney Military
Engines Rolls-Royce
Communications
Manager
Communications Manager - Defense
860-371-9857
317-366-9624
matthew.bates@pw.utc.com
George.McLaren@Rolls-Royce.com
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