Pratt & Whitney, a business under RTX, has unveiled its plans for the North American Technology Accelerator (NATA), an operations center of excellence focused on commercial and military aftermarket operations. Located in Florida, the NATA will be equipped with dedicated floor space, equipment, and resources aimed at developing and industrializing technology insertion programs to support Pratt & Whitney’s global maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) network.
The primary focus of projects at the North American Technology Accelerator in Florida will be on material restoration and process automation. This includes advanced repairs, digital inspection, adaptive processing, coating, and masking for various components such as compressor and fan parts, blades, cases, and more. These technological advancements are expected to bring about several benefits, including cost reduction, decreased material demand, lower environmental impact, shorter turn times, increased throughput, and enhanced value delivery to customers.