RTX's Pratt & Whitney inks agreement for Delta Tech Ops to increase GTF MRO capacity by 30%
RTX's Pratt & Whitney and Delta Air Lines have announced an agreement to expand GTF engine overhaul capacity at Delta TechOps' Atlanta facility. The expansion will increase annual capacity by over 30%, enabling up to 450 engine overhauls per year, making it one of the largest facilities in the GTF MRO network.
Delta TechOps, which joined the GTF MRO network in 2019, services PW1100G-JM and PW1500G engines for Airbus A320neo and A220 aircraft. The facility includes a dedicated 155,000-square-foot GTF engine MRO facility and also provides support for other Pratt & Whitney commercial engines. Currently, Pratt & Whitney powers more than 320 aircraft in Delta's fleet, including over 140 A220s and A321neos.
RTX, Pratt & Whitney e Delta Air Lines hanno annunciato un accordo per espandere la capacità di revisione dei motori GTF presso il centro Delta TechOps di Atlanta. L'espansione aumenterà la capacità annuale di oltre 30%, consentendo fino a 450 revisioni di motori all'anno, rendendolo uno dei più grandi impianti nella rete MRO GTF.
Delta TechOps, che è entrato nella rete MRO GTF nel 2019, fornisce assistenza ai motori PW1100G-JM e PW1500G per gli aerei Airbus A320neo e A220. L'impianto include un centro MRO per motori GTF di 155.000 piedi quadrati e offre anche supporto per altri motori commerciali Pratt & Whitney. Attualmente, Pratt & Whitney alimenta oltre 320 aerei nella flotta di Delta, inclusi oltre 140 A220 e A321neo.
RTX, Pratt & Whitney y Delta Air Lines han anunciado un acuerdo para expandir la capacidad de revisión de motores GTF en la instalación Delta TechOps en Atlanta. La expansión aumentará la capacidad anual en más de 30%, permitiendo hasta 450 revisiones de motores al año, convirtiéndola en una de las instalaciones más grandes de la red MRO GTF.
Delta TechOps, que se unió a la red MRO GTF en 2019, da servicio a los motores PW1100G-JM y PW1500G para los aviones Airbus A320neo y A220. La instalación incluye un centro MRO de motores GTF de 155,000 pies cuadrados y también proporciona soporte para otros motores comerciales de Pratt & Whitney. Actualmente, Pratt & Whitney impulsa más de 320 aviones en la flota de Delta, incluidos más de 140 A220 y A321neo.
RTX의 프랫 앤 휘트니(Pratt & Whitney)와 델타 항공(Delta Air Lines)이 애틀랜타에 위치한 델타 테크옵스(Delta TechOps)의 GTF 엔진 정비 용량을 확장하기 위한 계약을 발표했습니다. 이번 확장은 연간 용량을 30% 이상 증가시켜 연간 최대 450대의 엔진 정비를 가능하게 하여 GTF MRO 네트워크에서 가장 큰 시설 중 하나가 될 것입니다.
2019년에 GTF MRO 네트워크에 합류한 델타 테크옵스는 에어버스 A320neo 및 A220 항공기를 위한 PW1100G-JM 및 PW1500G 엔진을 서비스합니다. 이 시설은 155,000 평방피트의 GTF 엔진 MRO 시설을 포함하고 있으며, 다른 프랫 앤 휘트니 상업용 엔진에 대한 지원도 제공합니다. 현재 프랫 앤 휘트니는 델타 항공의 플릿에서 320대 이상의 항공기에 동력을 공급하고 있으며, 그 중 140대 이상의 A220 및 A321neo가 포함됩니다.
RTX, Pratt & Whitney et Delta Air Lines ont annoncé un accord pour étendre la capacité de révision des moteurs GTF dans l'installation Delta TechOps d'Atlanta. Cette expansion augmentera la capacité annuelle de plus de 30%, permettant jusqu'à 450 révisions de moteurs par an, faisant de cette installation l'une des plus grandes du réseau MRO GTF.
Delta TechOps, qui a rejoint le réseau MRO GTF en 2019, entretient les moteurs PW1100G-JM et PW1500G pour les avions Airbus A320neo et A220. L'installation comprend un centre MRO pour moteurs GTF de 155 000 pieds carrés et fournit également un soutien pour d'autres moteurs commerciaux de Pratt & Whitney. Actuellement, Pratt & Whitney propulse plus de 320 avions dans la flotte de Delta, y compris plus de 140 A220 et A321neo.
RTX, Pratt & Whitney und Delta Air Lines haben eine Vereinbarung zur Erweiterung der GTF-Motorenüberholungskapazität in der Delta TechOps-Anlage in Atlanta bekannt gegeben. Die Erweiterung wird die jährliche Kapazität um mehr als 30% erhöhen und ermöglicht bis zu 450 Motorenüberholungen pro Jahr, wodurch sie zu einer der größten Einrichtungen im GTF MRO-Netzwerk wird.
Delta TechOps, das 2019 dem GTF MRO-Netzwerk beigetreten ist, wartet die PW1100G-JM und PW1500G Motoren für die Airbus A320neo und A220 Flugzeuge. Die Anlage umfasst eine GTF-Motoren-MRO-Einrichtung von 155.000 Quadratfuß und bietet auch Unterstützung für andere kommerzielle Motoren von Pratt & Whitney. Derzeit betreibt Pratt & Whitney mehr als 320 Flugzeuge in der Flotte von Delta, darunter über 140 A220 und A321neo.
- 30% increase in GTF engine overhaul capacity
- Expansion to 450 engines per year capacity
- Large-scale 155,000-square-foot dedicated MRO facility
- Significant presence in Delta's fleet with 320+ aircraft
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The 30% expansion of GTF engine overhaul capacity at Delta TechOps represents a strategic move addressing a critical operational bottleneck for RTX's Pratt & Whitney division. By boosting capacity to 450 engine overhauls annually, P&W can significantly reduce turnaround times for GTF engines and minimize costly aircraft-on-ground situations for airline customers.
This agreement solves an immediate business challenge evident in the statement about "returning engines to service as quickly as possible." The GTF engine program, while technologically advanced, has faced service challenges requiring more frequent maintenance than initially projected. This expanded capacity directly addresses those challenges, potentially improving customer satisfaction and reducing financial impacts from extended service delays.
For RTX investors, the expanded MRO capacity brings multiple benefits. First, aftermarket services like MRO typically generate higher profit margins than new engine sales. Second, these services create predictable, recurring revenue streams throughout the 20+ year lifecycle of an engine program. The agreement also deepens the strategic relationship with Delta, both as a customer (operating over 140 GTF-powered aircraft) and as a service partner.
By making Delta TechOps "one of the largest member facilities" in the GTF MRO network, RTX demonstrates commitment to resolving service bottlenecks while positioning for long-term growth in its high-margin aftermarket business - a key value driver for shareholders in the aerospace propulsion segment.
GTF capacity to increase to 450 shop visits annually
"Increasing MRO output is a top priority for Pratt & Whitney and our customers as we work to return engines to service as quickly as possible, and this latest capacity expansion with Delta Tech Ops will help us do just that," said Marc Meredith, vice president of aftermarket for GTF engines at Pratt & Whitney. "As we both celebrate our 100-year anniversaries in 2025, it's timely that we mark the occasion by extending our relationship as Delta ramps to provide additional, integral support of the growing GTF fleet."
Delta TechOps joined the GTF MRO network in 2019 to provide maintenance services for PW1100G-JM and PW1500G engines for the Airbus A320neo and A220 aircraft families. The site inducted its first PW1100G-JM engine in 2020 and its first PW1500G engine in 2023, while also expanding its footprint to include a dedicated 155,000-square-foot GTF engine MRO facility that year. In addition to GTF MRO work, Delta TechOps provides offload support for Pratt & Whitney mature commercial engines, including the PW2000 and the PW4000-94 engines.
"We continue to invest in our MRO capabilities and capacity to uphold our position as an industry-leading MRO provider," said Mike McBride, vice president, Engines & Components at Delta TechOps. "Expanding our GTF capacity allows us to grow our technical knowhow and to continue to provide top-notch service and reliability for our fleet and our customers."
Pratt & Whitney currently powers more than 320 aircraft in Delta's fleet – more than 140 of which are either A220s or the A321neo.
The Pratt & Whitney GTF MRO network is comprised of the industry's leading MRO companies and includes 20 shops across four continents and additional sites with quick-turn capability. The GTF MRO network is part of Pratt & Whitney's EngineWise® solutions, which provide engine operators with a variety of aftermarket services resulting in long-term, sustainable value.
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
RTX is the world's largest aerospace and defense company. With more than 185,000 global employees, we push 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 for operational success, and developing next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing to help global customers address their most critical challenges. The company, with 2024 sales of more than
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