RTX's Pratt & Whitney and Air New Zealand Announce US$150 Million Expansion at Christchurch Engine Centre
Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, and Air New Zealand announced a US$150 million expansion of the Christchurch Engine Centre. The 14,000 square meter expansion will add maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities for GTF engines, with capacity for up to 140 engine overhauls annually by 2032. Construction begins this month, with the first GTF engine overhaul expected in Q4 2026. The project will create 200 high-value jobs in the Canterbury region. The facility will service both V2500 engines for A321ceo aircraft and PW1100G-JM GTF engines for A320/A321neo aircraft.
Pratt & Whitney, un'azienda di RTX, e Air New Zealand hanno annunciato un'espansione di 150 milioni di dollari dell'Engine Centre di Christchurch. L'espansione di 14.000 metri quadrati aggiungerà capacità di manutenzione, riparazione e revisione (MRO) per i motori GTF, con una capacità di fino a 140 revisioni di motori all'anno entro il 2032. La costruzione inizia questo mese, con la prima revisione del motore GTF prevista per il quarto trimestre del 2026. Il progetto creerà 200 posti di lavoro ad alta valore aggiunto nella regione di Canterbury. L'impianto servirà sia i motori V2500 per gli aerei A321ceo sia i motori GTF PW1100G-JM per gli aerei A320/A321neo.
Pratt & Whitney, un negocio de RTX, y Air New Zealand anunciaron una expansión de 150 millones de dólares del Centro de Motores de Christchurch. La expansión de 14,000 metros cuadrados añadirá capacidades de mantenimiento, reparación y revisión (MRO) para motores GTF, con capacidad para hasta 140 revisiones de motores anualmente para 2032. La construcción comienza este mes, con la primera revisión de motor GTF esperada para el cuarto trimestre de 2026. El proyecto creará 200 empleos de alto valor en la región de Canterbury. La instalación dará servicio tanto a motores V2500 de aviones A321ceo como a motores GTF PW1100G-JM de aviones A320/A321neo.
프랫 앤 휘트니는 RTX의 사업부로, 에어 뉴질랜드와 함께 크라이스트처치 엔진 센터의 1억 5천만 달러 규모의 확장을 발표했습니다. 14,000평방미터 규모의 이 확장은 GTF 엔진에 대한 유지보수, 수리 및 정비(MRO) 기능을 추가하며, 2032년까지 연간 최대 140개의 엔진 정비를 지원할 수 있는 용량을 제공합니다. 공사는 이번 달 시작되며, 첫 번째 GTF 엔진 정비는 2026년 4분기에 예상됩니다. 이 프로젝트는 캔터베리 지역에 200개의 고부가가치 일자리를 창출할 것입니다. 이 시설은 A321ceo 항공기용 V2500 엔진과 A320/A321neo 항공기용 PW1100G-JM GTF 엔진 모두를 서비스할 것입니다.
Pratt & Whitney, une entreprise de RTX, et Air New Zealand ont annoncé une extension de 150 millions de dollars du Christchurch Engine Centre. L'extension de 14 000 mètres carrés ajoutera des capacités de maintenance, réparation et révision (MRO) pour les moteurs GTF, avec la capacité de réaliser jusqu'à 140 révisions de moteurs par an d'ici 2032. La construction commence ce mois-ci, avec la première révision d'un moteur GTF prévue pour le quatrième trimestre 2026. Ce projet créera 200 emplois de haute valeur dans la région de Canterbury. L'installation assurera la maintenance des moteurs V2500 des avions A321ceo ainsi que des moteurs GTF PW1100G-JM des avions A320/A321neo.
Pratt & Whitney, ein Unternehmen von RTX, und Air New Zealand haben eine Expansion des Christchurch Engine Centre im Wert von 150 Millionen US-Dollar angekündigt. Die 14.000 Quadratmeter große Expansion wird Wartungs-, Reparatur- und Überholungsfähigkeiten (MRO) für GTF-Triebwerke hinzufügen, mit einer Kapazität von bis zu 140 Triebwerksüberholungen jährlich bis 2032. Der Bau beginnt in diesem Monat, und die erste GTF-Triebwerksüberholung wird im 4. Quartal 2026 erwartet. Das Projekt wird 200 hochwertige Arbeitsplätze in der Region Canterbury schaffen. Die Einrichtung wird sowohl V2500-Triebwerke für A321ceo-Flugzeuge als auch PW1100G-JM GTF-Triebwerke für A320/A321neo-Flugzeuge warten.
- US$150 million investment in facility expansion
- Addition of new GTF engine MRO capabilities
- Planned capacity for 140 engine overhauls annually by 2032
- Creation of 200 new high-value jobs
- Strategic positioning in Asia-Pacific's growing aviation market
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The
The investment strengthens RTX's competitive position in the GTF engine market, which has demonstrated impressive efficiency metrics with
This facility expansion aligns perfectly with the broader aviation industry trends in the Asia-Pacific region. The strategic timing capitalizes on the region's projected highest aviation growth globally over the next 20 years. The GTF engine's environmental credentials -
The joint venture with Air New Zealand provides a strong local partner and established customer base, while the facility's expanded capabilities will serve the growing fleet of A320/A321neo aircraft in the region. The proven savings of 2 billion gallons of fuel and 20 million metric tons of carbon emissions since 2016 demonstrate the GTF engine's market appeal and long-term value proposition.
New maintenance, repair and overhaul capabilities for the GTF engine expected in 2026
Construction of the facility expansion begins this month, and the first GTF engine overhaul is expected in the fourth quarter of 2026. The Christchurch Engine Centre was founded in 1948 by Air New Zealand. In 2001, the airline and Pratt & Whitney partnered to develop the joint venture, focusing on the maintenance, repair and overhaul of JT8D then V2500 engines. Today, the Christchurch Engine Centre employs more than 400 highly skilled staff and has overhauled more than 1,500 IAE International Aero Engines AG V2500 engines.
"This project between Air New Zealand and global aviation leader Pratt & Whitney marks a significant investment to
"The Christchurch Engine Centre has a proven track record of delivering exceptional performance and quality with a highly capable workforce," said Shane Eddy, president, Pratt & Whitney. "With the
The GTF engine is the most fuel-efficient and sustainable engine for single aisle aircraft available today. GTF engines lower fuel consumption and carbon emissions up to
Air New Zealand Chair Dame Therese Walsh said the 14,000 square meter expansion will allow the airline to service its V2500 engines powering the A321ceo aircraft and PW1100G-JM GTF engines on the A320/A321neo aircraft right here in Aotearoa.
"The introduction of new GTF repair capability will be completed in 2026, and the Christchurch Engine Centre will maintain, repair or overhaul both the V2500 and PW1100G-JM engines for many years to come," said Walsh. "As our fleet of Airbus aircraft continues to grow, with another four expected to arrive over the next three years, the importance of this facility to our airline also grows allowing us to continue to deliver on our purpose of connecting Kiwis with each other and the world."
"The investment is a real vote of confidence in the Christchurch Engine Centre and our city. The creation of 200 new jobs is great news for our local economy and further positions
Christchurch Engine Centre is committed to Pratt & Whitney's sustainability vision to protect the environment along with the health and safety of its employees and the community around it. The expansion of the facility will continue the journey of this commitment as well as bring in innovations and new initiatives for a greener business and greener world.
Read more about Pratt & Whitney's commitment to sustainability here.
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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 – 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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