“This contract is critical to continuing our positive forward momentum on this program,” said
In July, Pratt & Whitney announced it had completed the F135 ECU’s preliminary design review which signified the alignment between Pratt & Whitney and the F-35 Joint Program Office on the upgrade’s design. Today, more than 700 engineers and program managers are working full-time on the program.
“We are fortunate to have bipartisan and bicameral support from our congressional advocates, especially the
The F135 program is a major driver of economic growth in the states of
To date, Pratt & Whitney has delivered more than 1,200 F135 production engines, with more than 900,000 engine flight hours recorded. The F135 ECU will be incorporated into F-35s at the point of production or retrofitted at one of the multiple F135 depot sustainment facilities around the world and will be available to all F-35 operators.
About Pratt & Whitney
Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power units. To learn more visit www.prattwhitney.com.
About RTX
With more than 185,000 global employees, RTX pushes the limits of technology and science to redefine how we connect and protect our world. Through industry-leading businesses “ Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon (NYSE:) “ we are advancing aviation, engineering integrated defense systems, and developing next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing to help global customers address their most critical challenges. The company, with 2023 sales of
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