18 December, 2018:Pratt & Whitney, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corporation will further expand its worldwide network of providers that maintain the GTF engine to include five additional repair suppliers that will support the PW1100G-JM engine.
FAG Aerospace (Schaeffler), American Cladding Technologies, Tube Processing, MDS Coating Technologies and MB Aerospace will join other GTF maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) providers that are part of the growing network.
Additionally, Horiguchi Engineering Co., Ltd will join Dedienne Aerospace as an engine stand supplier for PW1100G-JM engines, but will not be part of the GTF MRO network.
"The GTF engine continues to revolutionize the aviation industry. With exponential shop visit growth expected over the next few years, Pratt & Whitney is laser focused on establishing a supply base to support and deliver overall value to our GTF customers both now and into the future," said Heather Walton, senior director, Aftermarket Supply Chain at Pratt & Whitney. "We look forward to FAG Aerospace (Schaeffler), American Cladding Technologies, Tube Processing, MDS Coating Technologies, MB Aerospace and Horiguchi Engineering Co., Ltd helping us to deliver world class service to our customers."
In April, Turbine Controls, StandardAero, TWIN MRO, ACMT and Lewis & Saunders had joined Pratt & Whitney’s network.
The GTF MRO network is part of Pratt & Whitney's EngineWise service portfolio, which provides engine operators with a variety of aftermarket services to maximise engine performance and fleet availability.