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Keystone Turbine Services displaying at Heli-Expo

Keystone Turbine Services displaying at Heli-Expo

20-Feb-2014Source: Keystone

Keystone Turbine Services (KTS – an M International Company) is pleased to announce their full force attendance at HAI HELI-EXPO 2014 in Anaheim, CA. In addition to showcasing their new Honeywell approval for PT6 Series accessory overhaul and repair, visit Booth #5726 to discuss with their Sales, Customer Support and Technical Teams the comprehensive list... Read more

P&WC to invest $275M in cutting-edge technologies and facility upgrades

P&WC to invest $275M in cutting-edge technologies and facility upgrades

29-Oct-2013Source: P&WC

Accompanied by Quebec Premier Pauline Marois, Quebec government representatives, members of the aerospace industry and academic/research sectors and many employees, John Saabas, President, Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC), today announced investments totalling $275 million over five years, including the creation of a World-Class Centre of Excellence for Intelligent Manufacturing in Longueuil. P&WC is a United... Read more

ATEC Successfully Completes Testing of First HPW3000 Engine

ATEC Successfully Completes Testing of First HPW3000 Engine

22-Oct-2013Source: ATEC

The Advanced Turbine Engine Company, LLC (ATEC), a Honeywell HON +0.25% and Pratt & Whitney UTX -0.11% joint venture, has successfully completed testing of its first HPW3000 engine, which is being offered as a solution for the U.S. Army’s Improved Turbine Engine Program (ITEP). The goal of ITEP is to develop and qualify an advanced 3000 horsepower turboshaft engine, primarily for... Read more

Metro Aviation to Host Pratt & Whitney Maintenance Course

Metro Aviation to Host Pratt & Whitney Maintenance Course

4-Oct-2013Source: Metro Aviation

Metro Aviation will host a Pratt & Whitney Canada PW 206/207 Line and Base Maintenance factory maintenance training program at the new state-of-the-art helicopter training center in Shreveport, Louisiana.  The classes are presented by FlightSafety International. These instructor-led programs feature classroom lecture combined with practical, hands on applications. The course emphasizes the ability to identify,... Read more

Helitech Roundup – Was Central London the best location?

Helitech Roundup – Was Central London the best location?

3-Oct-2013Source: HeliHub.com

The HeliHub.com team have been contacting a number of people who attended Helitech International last week – both while we were on the show floor and remotely by phone and email over the week since the event. The question we were asking was “Is Helitech a better show in a city centre location compared to... Read more

Metro Aviation Expands New Training Center for Increased Opportunity

Metro Aviation Expands New Training Center for Increased Opportunity

1-Oct-2013Source: Metro Aviation

Metro Aviation finished its 12,000 sq. ft. training center in February and has already begun expanding the center to allow for more expansive training capabilities. With the goal of providing a turnkey training solution to its customers, Metro is nearly doubling the space of its facility. One new addition is a dedicated maintenance overhaul classroom... Read more

UTC names new Pratt & Whitney President

UTC names new Pratt & Whitney President

4-Sep-2013Source: UTC

United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX) announced today that Paul R. Adams, currently chief operating officer of Pratt & Whitney, will succeed David P. Hess as president of Pratt & Whitney on Jan. 1, 2014, when Hess retires. Adams will report to UTC Propulsion & Aerospace Systems President & Chief Executive Officer Alain M. Bellemare. “I am pleased to announce these important leadership... Read more

P&WC Celebrates Iconic PT6 Engine’s 50 Years of Leadership

P&WC Celebrates Iconic PT6 Engine’s 50 Years of Leadership

5-Aug-2013Source: P&WC

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is in the midst of celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of the first delivery of its iconic PT6 engine, an engine that has helped to change the face of modern aviation. P&WC is a division of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX). “The PT6 engine has played an integral role in building P&WC into... Read more

Metro Aviation to host P&WC factory maintenance training

Metro Aviation to host P&WC factory maintenance training

2-Jul-2013Source: Metro Aviation

Metro Aviation is increasing the curriculum offered by the new Metro Aviation Training Center with the addition of Pratt & Whitney courses presented by FlightSafety International.  Pratt & Whitney factory maintenance training for the PW 206/207 will be offered quarterly at Metro’s Training Center in Shreveport, Louisiana.  These instructor-led courses emphasize proactive safety, reliability, performance... Read more

PW206B3 to power EC135P3

PW206B3 to power EC135P3

7-Mar-2013Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada

Eurocopter, an EADS company, will use PW206B3 engines to power the next EC135 helicopter, the EC135 P3. The announcement was made during the Helicopter Association International (HAI) HELI-EXPO in Las Vegas, Nev. Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is a United Technologies Corporation company UTX +0.05% . “The PW200 family was created to respond to demand for a new-generation... Read more

Pratt & Whitney Canada launches Automatic Power Assurance Check engine diagnostic solution

Pratt & Whitney Canada launches Automatic Power Assurance Check engine diagnostic solution

7-Mar-2013Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada

HELI-EXPO – Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) has launched Automatic Power Assurance Check (APAC) to run on its FAST™ (Flight data Acquisition Storage and Transmission System) engine diagnostic solution for P&WC-powered helicopters. APAC will give operators an end-to-end application for managing all helicopter engine performance data. The announcement was made during the Helicopter Association International... Read more

PT6T-9 Twin-Pac to power upgraded Bell 412EPI

PT6T-9 Twin-Pac to power upgraded Bell 412EPI

7-Mar-2013Source: P&WC

HELI-EXPO – Bell Helicopter, a Textron Company (NYSE:TXT), has selected Pratt & Whitney’s Canada’s (P&WC) PT6T-9 Twin-Pac® engines to power its upgraded Bell 412EPI helicopter. The announcement was made during the Helicopter Association International (HAI) HELI-EXPO in Las Vegas, Nevada. P&WC is a United Technologies Corporation company (NYSE:UTX). “The PT6T family of turboshaft engines has... Read more

Sikorsky Helitech partners with Euravia to support P&WC PT6T engines in Australasia

Sikorsky Helitech partners with Euravia to support P&WC PT6T engines in Australasia

14-Jan-2013Source: Euravia

EURAVIA is pleased to announce the signing of a two year teaming agreement with SIKORSKY HELITECH, Australia to provide P&WC PT6T engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services in the Asia Pacific region. Based in Lancashire, England, EURAVIA specialises in aftermarket services for a wide range of P&WC PT6 engines. The strategic partnership will support... Read more

AgustaWestland signs Key Supplier agreements for AW609

AgustaWestland signs Key Supplier agreements for AW609

11-Jul-2012Source: AgustaWestland

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that it has signed agreements with three key suppliers for its AW609 TiltRotor programme. These three major agreements form part of a succession of contracts signed with AW609 TiltRotor component suppliers since AgustaWestland acquired the tiltrotor programme in November 2011. These latest agreements signed with Pratt &... Read more

P&W Canada and Hamilton Sundstrand fined $75M over Z-10 helicopter software

P&W Canada and Hamilton Sundstrand fined $75M over Z-10 helicopter software

29-Jun-2012Source: US Attourney's Office

Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. (PWC), a Canadian subsidiary of the Connecticut-based defense contractor United Technologies Corporation (UTC), today pleaded guilty to violating the Arms Export Control Act and making false statements in connection with its illegal export to China of U.S.-origin military software used in the development of China’s first modern military attack helicopter,... Read more

P&WC’s PW210 engine to power Eurocopter X4

P&WC’s PW210 engine to power Eurocopter X4

26-Apr-2012Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada

Pratt & Whitney Canada’s (P&WC) PW210 engine has been selected by Eurocopter to power the next-generation X4 helicopter. The PW210-powered X4 is expected to enter into service by 2017. Pratt & Whitney Canada is a United Technologies Corp. company UTX -0.05%  . The PW210 engine – the latest in P&WC’s turboshaft product line – is... Read more

P&WC’s PT6C-67E engine for EC175 certified, Moves into production

P&WC’s PT6C-67E engine for EC175 certified, Moves into production

24-Apr-2012Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC), a division of United Technologies Corp., has received Transport Canada type certification for the PT6C-67E turboshaft engine that will power Eurocopter’s EC175 helicopter. The Eurocopter EC175 is a new commercial multirole helicopter and the PT6C-67E is the latest turboshaft engine in the PT6C-67 family for the medium class helicopter segment.... Read more

P&WC signs agreement with DanCopter

P&WC signs agreement with DanCopter

12-Feb-2012Source: P&WC

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is pleased to announce the signing of a new Guaranteed Maintenance Cost Plan agreement with DanCopter AS, a subsidiary of Blueway AS, for comprehensive maintenance support of its new PT6C-67C engines. Blueway AS of Norway is a leading helicopter company in Northern Europe. Pratt & Whitney Canada Customer Service Centre Europe worked closely... Read more

P&WC’s latest generation PT6C-67C engine reaches 1,000 deliveries

P&WC’s latest generation PT6C-67C engine reaches 1,000 deliveries

12-Feb-2012Source: P&WC

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) announced today at Helicopter Association International’s HELI-EXPO 2012 that it has delivered its 1,000th PT6C-67C engine to AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company. Pratt & Whitney Canada is a United Technologies Corp. company (NYSE:UTX). The PT6C-67C, the latest generation engine in the PT6C turboshaft family, powers the AgustaWestland AW139 helicopter. This family of engines was... Read more

P&WC brings latest service technology to PW200 operators

P&WC brings latest service technology to PW200 operators

12-Feb-2012Source: P&WC

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) today officially launched an online engine diagnostic tool, powered by SpotLight® from CaseBank Technologies, Inc. (Casebank), for its PW200engine. The announcement was made at Helicopter Association International’s HELI-EXPO 2012. Pratt & Whitney Canada is a United Technologies Corp. company (NYSE:UTX). The diagnostic tool provides proactive diagnostics and troubleshooting to deliver speedy service solutions... Read more

P&WC’s world-class ESP program delivers flexibility to operators

P&WC’s world-class ESP program delivers flexibility to operators

12-Feb-2012Source: P&WC

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) announced today at Helicopter Association International’s HELI-EXPO 2012 that it has now enrolled more than 500 of its turboshaft engines in its pay-per-hourEagle Serviceâ„¢ Plan (ESP® Program). Pratt & Whitney Canada is a United Technologies Corp. company (NYSE:UTX). Whether customers are looking for basic or full coverage, P&WC’s flexible service offering addresses... Read more

P&WC offers options to PW200 high-utilisation operators

P&WC offers options to PW200 high-utilisation operators

12-Feb-2012Source: P&WC

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) announced today at Helicopter Association International’s HELI-EXPO 2012 that it has introduced an engine exchange program for its PW206B2 model. Additional PW200 models will become part of this program based on market demand. Pratt & Whitney Canada is a United Technologies Corp. company (NYSE:UTX). The program provides the operator the... Read more

P&WC’s PT6Nation comes to Heli-Expo

P&WC’s PT6Nation comes to Heli-Expo

12-Feb-2012Source: P&WC

PT6Nation.com, Pratt & Whitney Canada’s (P&WC’s) award-winning social network microsite has come to Helicopter Association International’s HELI-EXPO 2012 for the second consecutive year. A special PT6Nation kiosk is featured in the P&WC booth (# 3317) where attendees can take a tour of the microsite and sign up to become members. The microsite was launched in December... Read more

P&WC delivers 75,000th production engine – a PT6C for an AW139

P&WC delivers 75,000th production engine – a PT6C for an AW139

12-Feb-2012Source: P&WC

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is celebrating a major milestone with the delivery of its 75,000th engine. The engine, a PT6C-67C, was delivered recently to AgustaWestland for installation on the AW139. P&WC is a United Technologies Corp. company (NYSE:UTX). P&WC’s relationship with AgustaWestland is in its fifth decade. Since delivery of the first Twin-Pac® engine for the... Read more

P&WC’s PW210 family enters production

P&WC’s PW210 family enters production

12-Feb-2012Source: P&WC

Pratt & Whitney Canada’s (P&WC) PW210S is moving into the production phase of the program. The engine received Transport Canada certification this past October, manufacturing approval and FAA validation this past December – and has since delivered six production engines to launch customer Sikorsky. The PW210S was selected by Sikorsky for the S-76D medium-sized helicopter... Read more

P&WC’s PW200 family surpasses 5,000,000 flying hours

P&WC’s PW200 family surpasses 5,000,000 flying hours

12-Feb-2012Source: P&WC

Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp.’s (P&WC) PW200 turboshaft engine fleet recently flew its 5 millionth hour, further confirming the engine series’ leadership position in the global light-twin helicopter markets. P&WC is a United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX) company. “This remarkable milestone demonstrates the tremendous success of the PW200 engine family has made over the past two decades,” said... Read more

P&WC adds PW206 and PW207 capabilities at Long Beach

P&WC adds PW206 and PW207 capabilities at Long Beach

12-Feb-2012Source: P&WC

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) announced today at Helicopter Association International’s HELI-EXPO 2012 that it has expanded the capabilities of its Service Centre in Long Beach, California, to support its turboshaft family of engines. Pratt & Whitney Canada is a United Technologies Corp. company (NYSE:UTX). “The West Coast of the United States is an important... Read more

P&WC brings turboshaft customer support expertise to Heli-Expo

P&WC brings turboshaft customer support expertise to Heli-Expo

12-Feb-2012Source: P&WC

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is inviting owners, operators and maintenance personnel of its PT6, PW200 and PT6C-67C engines to attend Technical Briefing sessions during Helicopter Association International’s HELI-EXPO 2012 in Dallas, Texas. P&WC is a United Technologies Corp. company (NYSE:UTX). “This activity is part of our global ‘Customer Reach Out’ initiative and will provide a unique... Read more

H+S Aviation marks successful year of service on PT6T engines

H+S Aviation marks successful year of service on PT6T engines

12-Feb-2012Source: H+S Aviation

H+S Aviation, a member of the BBA Aviation Engine Repair and Overhaul (ERO) group of companies, reports a banner year of operations as the Portsmouth, UK based company added test cell services to its PT6T Twin-Pac® capabilities.  H+S Aviation is a Pratt & Whitney Canada authorized PT6T Distributor and Designated Overhaul Facility (DDOF). “We finalized... Read more

Vector Aerospace sgns engine support agreement with Discovery Air

Vector Aerospace sgns engine support agreement with Discovery Air

12-Feb-2012Source: Vector Aerospace

As per the terms of the two-year agreement, Vector provides comprehensive engine repair and overhaul support; including modification, test and other services for Discovery Air’s Turbomeca Arriel 1 and 2 model engines as well as the Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A engines. All engines covered in the agreement include complete dynamic testing at Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services-North... Read more

Aeromaritime participates with PW206/PW207 overhauls in US

Aeromaritime participates with PW206/PW207 overhauls in US

8-Feb-2012Source: Aeromaritime

Aeromaritime America/ITP In Support Services is proud to announce our participation with Pratt & Whitney 200 Series engine repair and overhauls in the U.S. ITP in Support Services has been a Designated Overhaul Facility (DOF) for the PW200 Series engines at its Albacete, Spain facility since 2004. Now with its acquisition of AEROMARITIME AMERICA INC... Read more

P&WC employees donate $1.2M to Centraide’s annual campaign

P&WC employees donate $1.2M to Centraide’s annual campaign

3-Jan-2012Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada

Pratt & Whitney Canada employees and retirees in Quebec have once again generously supported Centraide of Greater Montreal, donating more than $1.2 million to the organization’s annual campaign. Employees have donated $1 million or more for seven consecutive years. P&WC is a United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX) company. “The pride in our employees and retirees grows... Read more

FAA certifies PW210S engine for S76D

FAA certifies PW210S engine for S76D

13-Dec-2011Source: Sikorsky

Sikorsky has achieved another significant milestone in its S-76Dâ„¢ helicopter program as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently certified the Pratt & Whitney CanadaPW210S engines that will be installed in Sikorsky’s new S-76Dâ„¢ helicopter. Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. The engine certification issued on Dec. 5 signifies that the PW210S engine meets the... Read more

Canada certifies PW210S engine for S76D

Canada certifies PW210S engine for S76D

24-Oct-2011Source: P&WC

Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. (P&WC) has received Transport Canada type certification for its PW210S engine, selected by Sikorsky for the S-76D medium-sized helicopter targeting corporate, offshore oil, medical, airline and government operators around the world. Pratt & Whitney Canada is a United Technologies Corp. company (NYSE:UTX). “This is a terrific milestone for this exciting and... Read more

P&WC signs Fleet Management Program with Germany’s DRF

P&WC signs Fleet Management Program with Germany’s DRF

5-Sep-2011Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada

Pratt & Whitney Canada Customer Service Centre Europe GmbH (CSC Europe) signed a 13-year Fleet Management Program (FMP®) agreement with DRF Luftrettung of Germany for comprehensive maintenance support of its PW206B2 engines. This long-term FMP®agreement with CSC Europe provides DRF Luftrettung with expanded coverage until 2024. CSC Europe is a joint-venture between Pratt & Whitney... Read more

Sikorsky Helitech and FlightSafety to offer P&W training down under

Sikorsky Helitech and FlightSafety to offer P&W training down under

29-Aug-2011Source: Sikorsky

SHELTON, Connecticut – Sikorsky Helitech, a Sikorsky Aerospace Services company based in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, announced today the signing of an agreement with FlightSafety International to provide maintenance training for customers in the Asia Pacific area. The three- year agreement is the first of its kind to offer Pratt & Whitney Canada Aircraft Engine maintenance... Read more

Pratt & Whitney Canada Expands Maintenance Coverage for INAER

Pratt & Whitney Canada Expands Maintenance Coverage for INAER

29-Jun-2011Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada

PARIS AIR SHOW – Pratt & Whitney Canada Customer Service Centre Europe GmbH (P&WC CSC Europe), a joint venture of Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) and MTU Maintenance Berlin-Brandenburg GmbH, significantly expanded a Fleet Management Program (FMP®)contract with INAER. Pratt & Whitney Canada is a United Technologies Corp. company (NYSE:UTX). INAER has further broadened their FMP®... Read more

Euravia launches PT6T-3 Fleet Refresh Program

Euravia launches PT6T-3 Fleet Refresh Program

23-Jun-2011Source: Euravia

Euravia a world leader in P&WC PT6 Engine Series MRO, has launched the “PT6T Fleet Refresh Program” (PT6T-FRP(C)) for the Bell 212, Agusta Bell 212 and Sikorsky S-58T Helicopter series operating the P&WC PT6T-3 TwinPac. Euravia are offering customers the opportunity to exchange their current PT6T-3 units for Zero TSO units with less than 4,000... Read more

Pratt & Whitney Canada expands maintenance coverage for INAER

Pratt & Whitney Canada expands maintenance coverage for INAER

22-Jun-2011Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada

PARIS AIR SHOW – Pratt & Whitney Canada Customer Service Centre Europe GmbH (P&WC CSC Europe), a joint venture of Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) and MTU Maintenance Berlin-Brandenburg GmbH, significantly expanded a Fleet Management Program (FMP(R)) contract with INAER. Pratt & Whitney Canada is a United Technologies Corp. company (NYSE: UTX). INAER has further... Read more

Pratt & Whitney Canada celebrates Swedish Police 40,000-hour Milestone in EC135

Pratt & Whitney Canada celebrates Swedish Police 40,000-hour Milestone in EC135

6-Mar-2011Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) has joined with aircraft maintenance company Patria Helicopters AB to mark an important milestone reached by the helicopter squadron of the Swedish Police. EC135P2 helicopters operated by the Squadron and equipped with P&WC’s PW206B2 engines have now recorded a remarkable 40,000 in-flight hours. The milestone was announced at the Swedish... Read more

Pratt & Whitney Canada delivers first PT6C-67E production engine for EC175

Pratt & Whitney Canada delivers first PT6C-67E production engine for EC175

6-Mar-2011Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) has delivered its first PT6C-67E production engine for the Eurocopter EC175 helicopter, a medium-size utility helicopter for multi-role civilian and parapublic applications. P&WC is a United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX) company. “This first production engine marks another milestone in our relationship with Eurocopter,” said Richard Dussault, Vice President, Marketing, P&WC. “The... Read more

P&WC joins Med-Trans in celebrating 1,000th PW206B2 engine aboard EC135P2s

P&WC joins Med-Trans in celebrating 1,000th PW206B2 engine aboard EC135P2s

6-Mar-2011Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) presented Med-Trans Corporation (Med-Trans) with a commemorative plaque at a ceremony here today marking the delivery of the 1,000th PW206B2 engine aboard Eurocopter’s EC135P2 helicopter. P&WC is a United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX) company. “This is another major milestone in our ongoing relationship with Med-Trans, with whom we already have long-term... Read more

VIH buys ten AW139s with long-term P&WC guaranteed maintenance cost plan contract

VIH buys ten AW139s with long-term P&WC guaranteed maintenance cost plan contract

6-Mar-2011Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada

VIH Aviation Group Ltd. has purchased 10 AgustaWestland AW139 helicopters powered by Pratt & Whitney Canada’s (P&WC’s) PT6C-67C engines and has signed a long-term Guaranteed Maintenance Cost Plan contract with P&WC, which covers the overhaul and repair of the engines. The announcement was made today at Heli-Expo 2011, which is being held at the Orange County... Read more

P&WC signs long-term agreement with Era Helicopters

P&WC signs long-term agreement with Era Helicopters

6-Mar-2011Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) has signed a long-term agreement with Era Helicopters LLC (Era) of Lake Charles, La., to provide engine support for Era’s fleet of 70 P&WC-powered helicopters. The contract covers 150 installed PW200/PT6B/PT6C and PT6T engines, plus spares, for a period of 10 years. Pratt & Whitney Canada is a United Technologies... Read more

PHi chooses AW139s and Signs Long-Term Engine Service Agreement for PT6C-67C Engines

PHi chooses AW139s and Signs Long-Term Engine Service Agreement for PT6C-67C Engines

6-Mar-2011Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada

PHI Inc (NASDAQ: PHII, PHIIK), a leading provider of helicopter transportation and related services to a diverse customer group that includes the oil and gas industries, has purchased 10 AgustaWestland AW139 helicopters powered by Pratt & Whitney Canada’s (P&WC’s) PT6C-67C engines. As well, PHI has signed a long-term Engine Service Agreement for the repair and... Read more

Pfizer chooses AW139s and long-term P&WC Eagle service silver plan contract

Pfizer chooses AW139s and long-term P&WC Eagle service silver plan contract

6-Mar-2011Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada

Pfizer (NYSE: PFE), one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies with operations around the globe, has purchased three AgustaWestland AW139 twin-engine helicopters powered by Pratt & Whitney Canada’s (P&WC’s) PT6C-67C engines and signed a long-term Eagle Service™ Silver Plan (ESP®) contract. The announcement was made today at Heli-Expo 2011, which is being held at the... Read more

FlightSafety International and P&WC to expand engine training programs

FlightSafety International and P&WC to expand engine training programs

6-Mar-2011Source: FlightSafety International

FlightSafety International and Pratt & Whitney Canada are pleased to announce the expansion of training programs for turbo shaft powered helicopters. “This expansion of Pratt & Whitney Canada turbo shaft powered helicopter training programs clearly demonstrates our desire and ability to further enhance the services we provide our customers,” said Raffaele Virgili, Vice President, Customer... Read more

PW200, PT6 users invited to Maintenance & Overhaul sessions during Heli-Expo 2011

PW200, PT6 users invited to Maintenance & Overhaul sessions during Heli-Expo 2011

27-Feb-2011Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is inviting owners, operators and maintenance personnel of its PW200, PT6B, PT6C and PT6C-67C turboshaft engines to attend special Maintenance & Overhaul (M&O) sessions during Heli-Expo at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on Sunday, March 6. P&WC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Pratt & Whitney, which... Read more

P&WC’s “PT6 Nation” social media campaign wins award

P&WC’s “PT6 Nation” social media campaign wins award

23-Feb-2011Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is proud to announce that the company’s innovative online campaign resource, PT6Nation, has been awarded a Flight Global ‘Webbie’ award. PT6Nation, a comprehensive, customer-focused online community, which brings together thousands of P&WC’s PT6 engine operators, won first place in the category for “Best Use of Social Media.” P&WC is a... Read more

Russia to start Mi-38 production in 2013 after PW127 engine supply resolved

Russia to start Mi-38 production in 2013 after PW127 engine supply resolved

17-Dec-2010Source: Flightglobal

Russian Helicopters says it will begin production of the Mi-38 utility transport helicopter in 2013, after resolving engine supply issues with Pratt & Whitney Canada.... Read more

Pratt & Whitney Canada recruiting 200

Pratt & Whitney Canada recruiting 200

9-Nov-2010Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is recruiting experienced engineers to support key aircraft engine development programs for business, regional and helicopter applications. The company is looking to fill more than 200 positions in Longueuil, Quebec, and Mississauga, Ontario. P&WC is a United Technologies Corp. (UTX 76.63, -0.12, -0.16%) company. “Pratt & Whitney Canada’s sustained focus... Read more

Vector Aerospace celebrates opening of South Africa PT6A overhaul facility

Vector Aerospace celebrates opening of South Africa PT6A overhaul facility

9-Nov-2010Source: Vector Aerospace

Summerside, PE, Canada – Vector Aerospace Corporation (Vector), one of the world’s leading independent providers of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services is pleased to announce the grand opening of Vector Aerospace Engine Services-Atlantic’s newest engine repair, overhaul and test facility, located in Lanseria, South Africa. “Vector’s expansion into the South African marketplace has... Read more

PWC and R-R Canada open cold weather engine test facility

PWC and R-R Canada open cold weather engine test facility

9-Nov-2010Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada

The Global Aerospace Centre for Icing and Environmental Research (GLACIER) Inc., a limited joint venture company comprising Rolls-Royce Canada and Pratt & Whitney Canada, has officially opened its new, state-of-the-art cold weather testing and research facility for aircraft engines, in northern Canada. The new facility specializes in ice tests for civil aerospace engine certification programs,... Read more

PWC signs multi-year engine maintenance contract with Aramco

PWC signs multi-year engine maintenance contract with Aramco

9-Nov-2010Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) has signed a multi-year Fleet Management Program® (FMP® Program) contract with Aramco Associated Company (AAC), an affiliate of the Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco). Under the terms of the contract, P&WC will provide engine support for the Saudi Aramco-operated AgustaWestland AW139 fleet based in Saudi Arabia. P&WC is a... Read more

P&WC eliminates minimum annual operating hour requirement for ESP(R) program

P&WC eliminates minimum annual operating hour requirement for ESP(R) program

20-Oct-2010Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada

Engine operators wishing to enrol in Pratt & Whitney Canada’s (P&WC) industry leading Eagle Serviceâ„¢ Plan (ESP Program) will no longer face minimum flying hour requirements. At a media briefing held during the National Business Aviation Association’s 63rd annual meeting and convention (NBAA) in Atlanta, Georgia, Raffaele Virgili, Vice President, Customer Service, announced P&WC has... Read more

Pratt & Whitney Canada expands maintenance coverage for INAER

Pratt & Whitney Canada expands maintenance coverage for INAER

22-Jul-2010Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada

Pratt & Whitney Canada Customer Service Centre Europe GmbH (P&WC CSC Europe), a joint venture of Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) and MTU Maintenance Berlin-Brandenburg GmbH, significantly expanded a Fleet Management Program (FMP® program) contract with INAER Aviation. P&WC is a United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX) company. Under a new, 13-year event cost plan (ECP) contract,... Read more

PW210 engine to power AgustaWestland AW169

PW210 engine to power AgustaWestland AW169

19-Jul-2010Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada

AgustaWestland selected the Pratt & Whitney Canada PW210 engine to power its new AW169 helicopter in the 4.5-ton class. P&WC is a United Technologies Corp. (UTX 66.22, +0.19, +0.29%)  company. “AgustaWestland is a long-time P&WC customer that has been at the forefront of helicopter design for decades,” said P&WC President John Saabas. “By selecting our... Read more

HAL confronts Turbomeca over Shakti development costs

HAL confronts Turbomeca over Shakti development costs

1-Jul-2010Source: Business Standard

An outraged HAL board, having decided against paying so much to Turbomeca, has approached other engine-makers — including General Electric, Honeywell, Rolls-Royce, and Pratt & Whitney — for an engine for the LuH.... Read more

PW-powered export version of Mi-38 to make first flight in 2010

PW-powered export version of Mi-38 to make first flight in 2010

26-May-2010Source: IVA

The export version of Russian multi-purpose Mi-38 helicopter with Pratt & Whitney PW127T / S engines will make its first flight in 2010, said chief designer of OKB Mil Alexei Samusenko... Read more

Pratt & Whitney Canada Sets Industry Standard for Business Aviation Support

Pratt & Whitney Canada Sets Industry Standard for Business Aviation Support

4-May-2010Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) today reiterated its customer service commitment at a news briefing held during the 10th annual European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva, Switzerland. Pratt & Whitney Canada is a United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX) company. “Product performance, speed and simplicity are the hallmarks of our customer service promise,” stated... Read more

PWC and FlightSafety to Expand Global Training Network Capability

PWC and FlightSafety to Expand Global Training Network Capability

9-Apr-2010Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) today announced a long-term collaboration agreement with FlightSafety International (FlightSafety) to expand the company’s global training network capability and enhance the customer training experience for all P&WC customers around the world. P&WC customers and employees alike will have access to FlightSafety’s world-class learning facilities and a strong technology-based training curriculum... Read more

Pratt & Whitney Canada Appoints Senior VP of Sales and Marketing

Pratt & Whitney Canada Appoints Senior VP of Sales and Marketing

7-Apr-2010Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) has named Maria Della Posta Senior Vice-President, Sales and Marketing. Keyvan Fard, who previously held the position, will focus his efforts on developing growth opportunities in key markets for P&WC. Pratt & Whitney Canada is a United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX) company. Prior to assuming her new role Della Posta was... Read more

PWC Signs FMP(R) Agreement with Eurocopter UK for EC135 Support

PWC Signs FMP(R) Agreement with Eurocopter UK for EC135 Support

23-Feb-2010Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada

Pratt & Whitney Canada’s Customer Service Centre (CSC) Europe GmbH, a joint venture between Pratt & Whitney Canada and MTU Aero Engines, has signed a Fleet Management ProgramTM (FMP(R)) agreement with Eurocopter U.K. Ltd. to provide comprehensive maintenance support for six PW206B2-powered EC135 helicopters operated by various United Kingdom (U.K.) Police Air Support Units. “Superior... Read more

Vector Aerospace acquires PT6A repair and overhaul shop in South Africa

Vector Aerospace acquires PT6A repair and overhaul shop in South Africa

24-Dec-2009Source: Rotornews

Vector Aerospace has concluded through a wholly owned subsidiary the acquisition of a repair and overhaul facility for PT6A model engines located in Johannesburg, South Africa.... Read more

Pratt & Whitney Canada Signs FMP(R) Agreement With Falcon Aviation Services

Pratt & Whitney Canada Signs FMP(R) Agreement With Falcon Aviation Services

20-Nov-2009Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada

Pratt & Whitney Canada Customer Service Centre Europe GmbH, a joint venture between Pratt & Whitney Canada and MTU Aero Engines, has signed a four-year Fleet Management Program(R) agreement with Falcon Aviation Services of Abu Dhabi... Read more

ITP opens new engine maintenance centre in Albacete

ITP opens new engine maintenance centre in Albacete

26-Oct-2009Source: ITP

ITH, the new ITP maintenance centre in Albacete, encompasses all the Group’s activities relating to the maintenance and assembly of helicopter engines. It has meant an initial investment of 15 million euros, including land acquisition, civil work and special teams for turbo-shaft maintenance.... Read more

PWC Announces Workforce Reductions and Plant Closure

PWC Announces Workforce Reductions and Plant Closure

3-Oct-2009Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) will reduce its global workforce by approximately 250 employees by year’s end and close its facility on Auvergne Street in Longueuil, Quebec, by the end of 2010.... Read more

Pratt & Whitney Canada Appoints Motorflug Recognized Maintenance Facility

Pratt & Whitney Canada Appoints Motorflug Recognized Maintenance Facility

30-Sep-2009Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada

Pratt & Whitney Canada Customer Service Centre Europe GmbH has appointed Motorflug Baden-Baden GmbH as a Recognized Maintenance Facility to provide maintenance support for PT6T and PW200 series engines... Read more

Pratt & Whitney Canada Signs Fleet Management Program With Netherlands Police Agency

Pratt & Whitney Canada Signs Fleet Management Program With Netherlands Police Agency

30-Sep-2009Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada

Pratt & Whitney Canada Customer Service Centre Europe has signed a new 10-year Fleet Management Program agreement with the Netherlands Police Agency to provide comprehensive maintenance support for P&WC engines installed on its fleet of Eurocopter EC135 and AgustaWestland AW139 helicopters.... Read more

Vector Aerospace consolidates Texas-based RR and PWC engine operations

Vector Aerospace consolidates Texas-based RR and PWC engine operations

2-Sep-2009Source: Vector Aerospace

Vector Aerospace announces its Helicopter Services RR250 model engine repair facility located in Lewisville, Texas is consolidating with the Vector Engine Services-Atlantic PWC engine repair station in Southlake, Texas to create a combined engine repair operation.... Read more

Canadian engine flies Chinese attack helicopter

Canadian engine flies Chinese attack helicopter

31-Jul-2009Source: Canada.com

China’s newest attack helicopter is powered by Canadian-built engines, a development military analysts say could spark a backlash against Canada’s aerospace industry from U.S. lawmakers concerned about technology being transferred into the wrong hands.... Read more

P&WC Authorizes H+S Aviation for PT6T TwinPac(R) Engine Repair and Overhaul

P&WC Authorizes H+S Aviation for PT6T TwinPac(R) Engine Repair and Overhaul

24-Jul-2009Source: P&WC

P&WC has awarded H+S Aviation of Portsmouth, England, Distributor and Designated Overhaul Facility (DDOF) authorization for the repair and overhaul of the PT6T TwinPac(R) turboshaft engine series, used primarily on Bell and Agusta/Bell 212 and 412 helicopters. H+S Aviation is an affiliate of BBA Aviation plc.... Read more

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