ORLANDO, Fla., April 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Pratt &
Whitney, a division of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), has
assembled a world-class, global network of maintenance, repair and
overhaul (MRO) companies to service its game-changing Geared
Turbofan™ (GTF) engines. GTF engines are currently being maintained
by a network of the industry's top MRO companies, including Pratt
& Whitney, MTU Aero Engines (MTU), Japanese Aero Engines
Corporation (JAEC) and Lufthansa Technik (LHT). As engine
volume grows, the network will continue to expand to include other
worldwide airline and MRO facilities.
"Operators can expect the highest level of aftermarket support
from the GTF MRO network providers," said Eva Azoulay, vice president, Engine Services,
Pratt & Whitney. "Today, the growing GTF network spans three
continents, ensuring world-class quality service for every GTF
customer, regardless of their location. We will continue to add
capacity and experience as we see shop visits increasing over the
next several years. These efforts truly are changing the global MRO
landscape."
The GTF MRO network is part of Pratt & Whitney's EngineWise™
service portfolio, which provides engine operators with a variety
of aftermarket services resulting in long-term, sustainable
value.
"The advantage of EngineWise comes in our commitment to advance
and integrate our engine expertise and fleet intelligence into
service offerings for our customers," said Azoulay. "EngineWise
allows our customers to optimize engine performance to keep their
businesses running smoothly and efficiently."
Pratt & Whitney's Columbus Engine Center in Columbus, Georgia, USA, became the first GTF
engine MRO facility to maintain Geared Turbofan engines in
2016. In addition, Pratt & Whitney's Eagle Services Asia
facility in Singapore expects to
begin servicing PW1100G-JM engines next year.
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 levels of
demand in the aerospace industry, in levels of air travel, and in
the number of aircraft to be built; challenges in the design,
development, production support, performance and realization of the
anticipated benefits 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.
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Whitney
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