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10 April , 2019:Pratt & Whitney to further expand its global network of providers that maintain Pratt & Whitney's GTF PW1500G engine.

Joining the list of GTF maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) providers are MB Aerospace, MDS Coating Technologies, Schaeffler Aerospace Canada, Schaeffler Aerospace GmbH & Kg Co. and Exotic Metals Forming Company.

"As volume for GTF MRO steadily grows, it is paramount that Pratt & Whitney continues its focus on growing a network that best serves our customers around the world," said Heather Walton, senior director, Aftermarket Supply Chain. "These suppliers have had long-term relationships with Pratt & Whitney and deliver a high level of responsiveness, exactly what we are looking for to support our network for the GTF engine for years to come."

In 2018, multiple repair suppliers had joined the Pratt & Whitney network to perform work on the GTF PW1100G-JM engine.