The expansion will include construction of a new facility at the Rzeszów site. The building will house specialised capabilities for processing isothermally forged parts.
These capabilities will include heat treatment, sonic machining and inspection operations. The investment supports production of key components used in advanced engine programmes.
The expansion is linked to a previously announced $200 million investment in a seventh isothermal forging press at the company’s Columbus Forge facility in the United States. Both projects are expected to be fully operational by 2028.
Together, the investments are expected to increase output of critical engine parts by 30%. These include rotating compressor and turbine disks used in modern aircraft engines.
The Rzeszów facility supports production for several major engine programmes. These include the GTF, F135 and F100 engines used in commercial and military aviation.
Piotr Owsicki, General Manager of Pratt & Whitney in Rzeszów, said: “This investment reflects our continued commitment to increase production capacity for our customers and deliver more, faster.” He added: “Expanding our presence in Poland allows us to build the strategic capabilities needed to produce key technologies for advanced commercial and military aircraft engines across both current and future platforms.”
Poland represents the largest international base for RTX outside the United States. The company employs more than 9,400 people across its Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon businesses in the country.
Pratt & Whitney’s Polish operations include advanced manufacturing and technology development for engines, turboprops and auxiliary power units. The facilities produce critical components such as GTF fan drive gear systems, F100 structures and F135 engine parts.
