RTX's Pratt & Whitney and WZL2 sign a letter of intent for F100 sustainment work in Poland
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Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, has signed a letter of intent with WZL2 to explore expanded maintenance repair and overhaul capabilities for Polish Air Force needs. The collaboration builds on their existing relationship, as Polish employees at Pratt & Whitney Rzeszów built the original F100 engines for Poland's F-16 fleet between 2005 and 2008. The facility currently produces F100 static structures and critical rotating parts. This expansion aims to provide full-cycle F100 engine maintenance in Poland, potentially supporting both F-16 and F-15EX aircraft if the latter is selected by the Polish Air Force.
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- Potential expansion of maintenance capabilities in Poland
- Existing infrastructure and expertise reduces implementation risks
- Strategic positioning for potential F-15EX contract
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Expanded capabilities will support increased Polish Air Force needs
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Between 2005 and 2008, the original F100 engines powering the Polish Air Force's F-16 fleet were built by Polish employees at the Pratt & Whitney Rzeszów facility. Today, nearly 20 years later, the facility produces F100 static structures and critical rotating parts in support of new F100 engines and worldwide sustainment.
"Our cooperation with Pratt & Whitney Rzeszów dates back to when they produced the F100 engines for the Polish F-16 fleet," said Mr. Dariusz Sokólski, president of Military Aviation Works No. 2 S.A. "Participation in subsequent projects is a development of WZL2's competencies beyond the repair of F100 engine modules, which in the future will give more opportunities to support the Polish Air Force."
Should the Polish Air Force select the F-15EX to enhance its defense capabilities, the F100 engine is the F-15EX's best propulsion solution. The Polish Air Force's existing familiarity with the F100, coupled with the Polish industry's long-standing F100 MRO capability, will provide the most cost effective and lowest risk path to sustaining the engines and maximizing fleet readiness for both the F-15EX and F-16.
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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