Source: Pratt & Whitney IAE International Aero Engines AG (IAE), a multinational consortium comprised of shareholders including RTX’s Pratt & Whitney, Pratt & Whitney Aero Engines International GmbH, Japanese Aero Engines Corporation and MTU Aero Engines AG, has named Kelly Horan as its president. Horan succeeds Kim Kinsley, who held the position since June 2023. Earlier this year, Horan was named vice president of V2500 programs at Pratt & Whitney; she will serve in both roles, concurrently. Kinsley will become chairperson of the IAE board of directors and continue serving in her role as vice president of Mature Commercial Engines at Pratt & Whitney, a position she has held since January 2024. She will continue to focus on developing strategies [...]

Source: H55 H55, a pioneer in electric aviation technologies, is thrilled to announce the intention of the Government of the Canadian province of Quebec to invest in equity in H55. Led by Investissement Québec, a key driver of economic development in Quebec, this investment would mark a major milestone in H55's journey to bring certified electric propulsion solutions to North America, supporting the company's production ramp-up and research and development activities. This investment in H55 would be in line with Government's plans to establish a new innovation zone, Espace Aéro, focusing on the aerospace industry. Headquartered in Switzerland, H55 leads the way in electric aviation, specializing in certified electric propulsion, battery storage, and energy management solutions. With a steadfast commitment [...]

Source: Pratt & Whitney Engine selected to power Textron Aviation's business jet delivers improved specific fuel consumption, greater thrust and extended time between overhauls Pratt & Whitney Canada's PW545D engine is one step closer to entry into service with type certification granted May 9 by Transport Canada Civil Aviation. In May 2023, Textron Aviation announced its new Cessna Citation Ascend business jet would be powered by twin PW545D engines. Pratt & Whitney is an RTX. "As the latest derivative in the PW500 engine family, we look forward to the Ascend's entry into service," said Cedric Gauthier, vice president, Sales and Marketing, General Aviation, Pratt & Whitney Canada. "Certification was granted following 630 hours of engine testing, in addition to 230 hours [...]

Source: Pratt & Whitney Second center of excellence to advance MRO technologies and performance (MRO Americas) Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, announced details of its North American Technology Accelerator (NATA), a commercial and military aftermarket operations center of excellence based in Florida. The NATA will have dedicated floor space, equipment and resources for the development and industrialization of technology insertion programs that will support the company's global maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) network. The accelerator projects in Florida are primarily focused on material restoration and process automation including advanced repairs, digital inspection, adaptive processing, and coating and masking for compressor and fan parts, blades, cases, and more. The benefits of these technologies will reduce cost, material demand, and environmental [...]