Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, is investing more than $100 million to expand its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) operations across three key U.S. facilities in Irving, Texas; West Palm Beach, Florida; and Springdale, Arkansas. The investment is aimed at increasing capacity and improving efficiency for the Geared Turbofan (GTF) engine program as global demand for maintenance services continues to grow.
The expansion reflects the company’s focus on strengthening its global MRO network, reducing engine turnaround time, and supporting airline customers with faster and more efficient service solutions.
Boosting Capacity for GTF Engine Support
Pratt & Whitney is scaling up its MRO infrastructure to meet rising demand for GTF engine maintenance. The upgrades include facility expansions, new equipment installations, and the introduction of advanced repair technologies.
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These improvements are designed to increase throughput across MRO sites, enhance repair capabilities, and reduce delays caused by parts availability and processing limitations. The overall goal is to return engines to service more quickly while maintaining high quality and reliability standards.
Irving, Texas – Major Expansion in Asset Management
The largest portion of the investment, $78 million, is allocated to Irving, Texas. Here, Pratt & Whitney has opened a new 500,000-square-foot facility dedicated to its Commercial Serviceable Assets (CSA) business.
This division focuses on buying, selling, and managing used serviceable material (USM) and engines. The expansion is expected to increase USM inventory by more than 60%, helping ease material constraints that often slow down the MRO process.
The site will also enhance part repair development and quick-turn maintenance capabilities, improving overall engine turnaround efficiency.
West Palm Beach, Florida – Increasing MRO Output
In West Palm Beach, Florida, Pratt & Whitney has invested $20 million to expand its Engine Center by approximately 50,000 square feet. This expansion increases GTF MRO capacity by around 40%.
The upgraded facility now includes new equipment for engine assembly, disassembly, machining, testing, cleaning, and warehousing. These additions are aimed at streamlining operations and supporting higher volumes of engine maintenance work.
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Springdale, Arkansas – Advancing Repair Technology
In Springdale, Arkansas, Pratt & Whitney has invested $4.7 million to expand its Propulsion Systems Division by 7,000 square feet. The additional space supports both commercial and military engine case repairs.
The facility has also added new equipment to enable additive manufacturing repairs for GTF engines. This advanced technology is expected to reduce repair cycle times by more than 60%, significantly improving efficiency and turnaround speed.
Strengthening the Global GTF MRO Network
Earlier this year, Pratt & Whitney also completed an 81,000-square-foot expansion at its Columbus Engine Center in Georgia, supported by a $70 million investment. This expansion increased the site’s annual capacity by more than 25%, adding critical overhaul capability to the global GTF MRO network.
The GTF MRO ecosystem now includes 21 engine centers and around 40 component repair facilities worldwide. The GTF engine remains one of the most fuel-efficient options in the single-aisle aircraft segment.
To date, more than 2,700 GTF-powered aircraft have been delivered to over 90 customers globally, with total engine orders and commitments exceeding 13,000 units across all platforms.
