The company said the upgrades will improve efficiency and speed across maintenance operations. The expansion includes new equipment, facility upgrades and increased repair capabilities.
Rob Griffiths said: “These investments demonstrate Pratt & Whitney’s continued commitment to lifting our airline customers’ GTF fleets.” He added: “Across these three U.S. facilities, we are investing to increase throughput of GTF engines and parts, adding repair capabilities and deploying new technologies to return engines to our customers as quickly as possible.”
In Irving, Texas, the company has invested $78 million in a new 500,000-square-foot facility for its Commercial Serviceable Assets business. The site will expand the availability of used serviceable material and support faster turnaround times for engine maintenance.
Pratt & Whitney said the Irving investment will increase material stock by more than 60 percent. It will also enhance repair development and quick-turn maintenance capacity.
In West Palm Beach, Florida, the company has invested $20 million to expand its engine centre. The site has been enlarged by approximately 50,000 square feet, increasing GTF maintenance capacity by 40 percent.
The Florida facility has also added new equipment for engine assembly, disassembly and testing. Additional capabilities include machining, cleaning and warehousing.
In Springdale, Arkansas, Pratt & Whitney has invested $4.7 million to expand its propulsion systems division. The site has been enlarged by 7,000 square feet to support both commercial and military engine case repairs.
The Arkansas facility has also introduced additive manufacturing repair capabilities. The company said these upgrades are expected to reduce repair process times by more than 60 percent.
Earlier this year, Pratt & Whitney expanded its Columbus Engine Center in Georgia with a $70 million investment. The expansion increased the site’s annual capacity by more than 25 percent.
Pratt & Whitney said its global GTF maintenance network includes 21 engine centres and around 40 component repair facilities. The company has delivered more than 2,700 GTF-powered aircraft to over 90 customers worldwide.
The investment reflects growing demand for maintenance services as the GTF fleet expands. The programme is intended to support operational readiness and improve service delivery across the global network.
