Some Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engines undergoing required checks for cracking in certain parts are getting new, full-life components installed during the visits.
Pratt & Whitney says 30 innovations aimed at maximizing productivity in MRO processes have been delivered by the Singapore Technology Accelerator since 2022.
The need for more production investment, ongoing supply chain issues and maintenance capacity concerns are all refraining Safran's CEO from pursuing a higher market share of Airbus A320neo powerplants.
Seoul has extended a contract with Pratt that will see the company provide performance-based logistics for F-15K and K/F-16 F100 engines until end-2027.
Pratt expects the number of grounded A320neos to peak by April 1 as engine removals to check parts with contaminated powder metal (PM) continue to rise.
Pratt & Whitney’s proposed adaptive engine for the U.S. Air Force’s Next Generation Air Dominance fighter has moved closer to the detailed design review stage.