New MRO line will serve over 300 PT6C-67C-powered AW139
helicopters globally
SINGAPORE, Feb. 19,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- (SINGAPORE AIRSHOW) -- Pratt &
Whitney Canada announced today it
will expand its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities
by creating a new overhaul line in Singapore for its PT6C-67C engines, which
power the Leonardo AW139 medium-twin helicopter. Pratt &
Whitney is an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business.
The Singapore facility was
chosen as the location for the new overhaul line in response to a
growing demand for advanced maintenance solutions for the P6TC-67C
engine and the evolving needs of customers around the world. A new
modular test cell will also be established at the facility as part
of the new capability setup. The new overhaul line and test cell
are expected to be fully operational by 2025.
"Our Singapore facility provides a variety of comprehensive
service solutions and MRO capabilities for customers in the
Asia-Pacific," said Irene Makris, vice president, Customer Service,
Pratt & Whitney Canada. "There
are over 600 PT6C-67C engines in service in the region, and we
expect that number will continue to grow. We continue to build our
presence globally to ensure we provide rapid, top-quality services
to operators by optimizing operations, creating capacity, and
increasing customer proximity."
Pratt & Whitney Canada's
Singapore facility currently
provides overhaul-level services for the PW100 family of regional
turboprop engines, repair capabilities for a variety of the
company's other turboprop, turbofan, and turboshaft engines, and
for its APS3200 auxiliary power unit for the Airbus A320.
Additionally, it serves as a regional customer service center and
provides front-line support, commercial services, and mobile repair
team capabilities for customers. The introduction of the new line
will complement the existing overhaul capability of the Saint
Hubert Engine Center in Canada,
providing an additional option for PT6C-67C customers globally.
Since its founding in 1983, the Singapore facility has grown into a central
hub for all Pratt & Whitney
Canada engine operators in the region which includes
Australia and New Zealand. There are currently over 10,000
Pratt & Whitney Canada engines
in service across the Asia-Pacific
region, powering approximately 6,500 aircraft flown by 1,400
customers.
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
RTX is the world's largest aerospace and defense company. With
more than 185,000 global employees, we push 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 for operational success, and
developing next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing
to help global customers address their most critical challenges.
The company, with 2023 sales of $68.9
billion, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.
For questions or to schedule an interview, please contact
corporatepr@rtx.com.
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