The US Navy has awarded Pratt & Whitney (P&W) a contract modification valued at nearly $2.9 billion to produce more F135 engines for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.
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The McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle, introduced in 1976 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, boasts an unmatched 104:0 air to air kill ratio.
As competition intensifies for future narrowbody aircraft engines, GE Aerospace and Pratt & Whitney are pursuing sharply different approaches to meet the evolving needs of Airbus and Boeing.
EASA certifies Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engines for Airbus A321XLR, following FAA approval. Enhanced thrust options boost efficiency.
JetBlue Airways (B6) reveals unprecedented maintenance delays with Pratt & Whitney (P&W) GTF engines requiring 360 days to complete inspection and repair cycles.
Engine maintenance delays force airBaltic (BT) to cancel 4,670 flights across its network for summer 2025, sending ripples through Europe.
Air New Zealand (NZ) faces significant operational disruptions, with CEO Greg Foran anticipating two to three years of aircraft and maintenance challenges.
Philippine-based carrier Cebu Pacific (5J) announced Today (July 2, 2024) its plan to purchase up to 152 Airbus planes, marking the largest aircraft order in the country’s aviation history, valued at $24 billion.
Spirit Airlines anticipates $200 million in compensation for grounding of certain aircraft caused by problems with Pratt & Whitney engines.
FLY91 (IC) has entered into a multi-year agreement with Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&W) for engine services, covering the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of PW127M engines