On the first day of the Singapore Airshow 2024, Pratt & Whitney Canada announced its plans to enhance its maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) capabilities by establishing a new overhaul line in Singapore for its PT6C-67C engines, utilized in the Leonardo AW139 medium-twin helicopter. Pratt & Whitney operates under RTX.
The decision to establish the new overhaul line in Singapore stems from a recognized increase in demand for advanced maintenance solutions for the PT6C-67C engine, aligning with the evolving needs of customers worldwide. As part of this initiative, a new modular test cell will be set up at the facility. The full operational readiness of the new overhaul line and test cell is anticipated by 2025.
“Our Singapore facility provides a variety of comprehensive service solutions and MRO capabilities for customers in the Asia-Pacific,” said Irene Makris, vice president, Customer Service, Pratt & Whitney Canada. “There are over 600 PT6C-67C engines in service in the region, and we expect that number will continue to grow. We continue to build our presence globally to ensure we provide rapid, top-quality services to operators by optimizing operations, creating capacity, and increasing customer proximity.”
The Singapore facility of Pratt & Whitney Canada presently delivers overhaul-level services for the PW100 family of regional turboprop engines, alongside repair capabilities for various other turboprop, turbofan, and turboshaft engines, as well as the APS3200 auxiliary power unit for the Airbus A320. Additionally, it functions as a regional customer service center, offering front-line support, commercial services, and mobile repair team capabilities. The introduction of the new overhaul line will complement the existing overhaul capacity of the Saint Hubert Engine Center in Canada, providing an additional option for PT6C-67C customers globally.
Established in 1983, the Singapore facility has developed into a central hub for all Pratt & Whitney Canada engine operators in the region, including Australia and New Zealand. Currently, there are over 10,000 Pratt & Whitney Canada engines in operation across the Asia-Pacific region, powering approximately 6,500 aircraft flown by 1,400 customers.
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