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Pratt Increasing Automation In GTF Production Push

Pratt & Whitney geared turbofan
Credit: Aviation Week file photo
As Pratt & Whitney works to ramp up production of the PW1000G geared turbofan (GTF) back to pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels and beyond, the engine maker hopes to accelerate assembly with new process improvements and increased automation. The efforts are aimed at improving production efficiency for all...
Guy Norris

Guy is a Senior Editor for Aviation Week, covering technology and propulsion. He is based in Colorado Springs.

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