Raytheon Technologies Expands Bengaluru Operations with Opening of Pratt & Whitney India Engineering Center

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BENGALURU, India, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Technologies' Pratt & Whitney has inaugurated its new India Engineering Center (IEC) in Bengaluru, co-located with the existing India Capabilities Center. The IEC will employ over 500 people within four years and enhance Raytheon Technologies' presence in India, which exceeds 5,000 employees. The facility focuses on advanced aerospace technology and supports various products within Pratt & Whitney's commercial engine portfolio. Notably, Pratt & Whitney has contributed over $1 billion in savings to Indian airlines through its GTF engines.

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• Opening of the India Engineering Center enhances operational capabilities in a rapidly growing aviation market.
• The IEC will create over 450 new jobs in Bengaluru over the next four years.
• Pratt & Whitney's GTF engines have saved Indian airlines over $1 billion since their introduction.

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BENGALURU, India, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pratt & Whitney, a Raytheon Technologies (NYSE: RTX) business, today officially opened the doors to its new India Engineering Center* (IEC) in Bengaluru.

The facility is co-located with Pratt & Whitney's India Capabilities Center (ICC), which opened in 2022 to provide integrated global supply chain support, and the recently inaugurated Collins Aerospace engineering and global operations centers. The IEC, which was designed to meet the LEED Platinum certification, further enhances Raytheon Technologies' combined presence in India of over 5,000 employees and facilitates collaboration across the company's businesses.

"The Indian aviation market is growing at a rapid pace and Bengaluru is a hub for that growth," said Geoff Hunt, senior vice president, Engineering, Pratt & Whitney. "The work conducted at the IEC – by some of India's best and brightest minds – will support cutting edge technology that will drive the future of flight."

More than 50 employees are now based in the state-of-the-art facility, with an additional 450 jobs to be filled over the next four years. Work performed at the IEC will encompass elements such as aero and mechanical and control systems for various products in Pratt & Whitney's broad portfolio of large and small commercial engines. It will also extend across the entire product lifecycle from development to field support and sustainment.

"The IEC will fully integrate with our existing global engineering footprint across Canada, Puerto Rico and Poland to advance world-class technology such as the geared turbofan and other sustainable propulsion solutions," said Paul Weedon, vice president, Engine Development, Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp.  "The IEC team will be key to improving commercial engine performance, extending time on wing, reducing airline operating costs, and decreasing fuel consumption."

The opening of the IEC further illustrates Raytheon Technologies' long history of investing in India.

With more than 1,500 engines and auxiliary power units in service, Pratt & Whitney has one of the largest footprints for any engine maker in India. Pratt & Whitney's GTF engines power more than 180 A320neos and A321neos and have delivered more than $1 billion in savings to Indian airlines since entry-into-service. Other significant investments in-country include Pratt & Whitney's state-of-the-art India Customer Training Center in Hyderabad and its R&D collaboration with the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru.

India is important to the global growth and investment strategy of Raytheon Technologies, and the advanced infrastructure and talent pool will help drive the country's contributions as a global leader in aerospace and defense.

About Pratt & Whitney

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft and helicopter engines, and auxiliary power units. To learn more visit www.prattwhitney.com. To receive press releases and other news directly, please sign up here. 

About Raytheon Technologies

Raytheon Technologies Corporation is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. With four industry-leading businesses ― Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon Intelligence & Space and Raytheon Missiles & Defense ― the company delivers solutions that push the boundaries in avionics, cybersecurity, directed energy, electric propulsion, hypersonics, and quantum physics. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

* Note: The IEC is a part of UTCIPL (United Technologies Corporation Pvt Ltd.)

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FAQ

What is the significance of the new India Engineering Center opened by Raytheon Technologies?

The India Engineering Center enhances Raytheon Technologies' operational capabilities in India's growing aviation market, focusing on advanced technology and creating over 450 jobs.

How many employees will the India Engineering Center employ?

More than 500 employees will be based at the India Engineering Center within four years.

What impact do Pratt & Whitney's GTF engines have on Indian airlines?

Pratt & Whitney's GTF engines have delivered over $1 billion in savings to Indian airlines since their entry into service.

When was the India Engineering Center officially opened?

The India Engineering Center was officially opened on January 19, 2023.

How does the India Engineering Center fit into Raytheon Technologies' overall strategy?

The India Engineering Center is part of Raytheon Technologies' strategy to expand its contributions in the aerospace and defense sector in India, leveraging local talent and infrastructure.