Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, has officially opened a new 845,000-square-foot facility in Oklahoma City, marking the company’s largest military engines field location. The $255 million investment is aimed at meeting the increasing demands of U.S. and global defence...
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Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, has officially opened a new 845,000-square-foot facility in Oklahoma City, marking the company’s largest military engines field location. The $255 million investment is aimed at meeting the increasing demands of U.S. and global defence customers for engines such as the F135, F117, TF33, F100, and F119.
The new facility will play a central role in Pratt & Whitney's Military Engines programmes, as highlighted by Jill Albertelli, president of Military Engines at Pratt & Whitney. She stated, "Oklahoma City is the heart of our global sustainment network for Pratt & Whitney's Military Engines business and plays a critical role on every single one of our programs. This new facility will serve as a hub for all of our military engine programs and allow us to better support our customers and their missions."
The site, which currently employs over 500 full-time staff and an additional 500 contract and partner employees, will create 100 more full-time jobs over the next five years.
Greg Treacy, vice president of Pratt & Whitney in Oklahoma City, emphasised the significance of this expansion. "Our investment in this state-of-the-art facility underscores our commitment to meeting both today's sustainment needs and preparing for the future. This expansion more than doubles our footprint in Oklahoma City, ensuring we have the capacity and agility to support increased workloads as military programs ramp up and new ones come online," he said.
Equipped with advanced technologies and automation, the facility aims to enhance accuracy, speed, and cost-effectiveness in its operations. The site also features LEED-certified energy-efficient systems and waste reduction processes, aligning with RTX’s broader commitment to sustainability and operational efficiency.
Strategically located near Tinker Air Force Base, the largest maintenance, repair, and overhaul site for the U.S. Department of Defense, the new facility strengthens the public-private partnership between Pratt & Whitney and the U.S. Air Force. This site is expected to play a key role in supporting engines for several military aircraft, including the F-35, F-22, C-17, B-52, E-3, F-15, and F-16, helping meet both current and future sustainment needs.
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