16 October 2019:The global network of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facilities servicing Pratt & Whitney's GTF engines have been growing continuously and providing world-class service to Pratt & Whitney's GTF customers.
More than 40 repair and overhaul facilities across the globe have signed up to be repair providers for the revolutionary GTF engine family.
"At Pratt & Whitney, we are intently focused on providing best-in-class service to our customers, day in and day out," said Joe Sylvestro, vice president, Global Aftermarket Operations, Pratt & Whitney. "We have built the GTF MRO network to have an extensive global reach with various engine centres and repair facilities. With our continued investment in technology, our facilities and our industry-leading workforce, we are well prepared to meet the ever-growing GTF MRO backlog."
The GTF MRO network consists of the industry's leading MRO companies, includes Pratt & Whitney, MTU Aero Engines (MTU), Japanese Aero Engines Corporation (JAEC), Lufthansa Technik (LHT) and most recently, Delta TechOps. By 2020, there will be 10 active GTF MRO engine centres.
Pratt & Whitney announced in 2018 that 10 suppliers that will be joining the GTF repair network for the PW1100G-JM and PW1500G engines. As engine volume grows, the network will continue to expand to include other worldwide airline and MRO facilities.