RTX's Pratt & Whitney adds ITP Aero to GTF MRO Network

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RTX's Pratt & Whitney has expanded its GTF engine maintenance network by adding ITP Aero as its 21st facility and 8th in Europe. The Madrid-based ITP Aero will provide full maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for PW1500G engines used in Airbus A220 aircraft and PW1900G engines for Embraer E-Jets E2. As a GTF risk revenue-sharing partner, ITP already manufactures key components including mid-turbine frames and nickel-based integrally bladed rotors for high-pressure compressor components. This expansion builds on a decade-long partnership between the companies and aims to enhance engine maintenance support for customers globally through Pratt & Whitney's EngineWise solutions platform.

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• Addition of 21st GTF MRO facility expands global maintenance capacity
• ITP Aero brings existing expertise as a long-term manufacturing partner
• Strategic location in Europe enhances regional maintenance capabilities
• Full MRO services and test capability for both PW1500G and PW1900G engines

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• None.

Madrid-based shop becomes 21st GTF MRO facility

PARIS, June 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pratt & Whitney, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, announced it will expand its global network of GTF engine maintenance providers to include ITP Aero ("ITP"). The Madrid-based facility will maintain the PW1500G engine for the Airbus A220 family and the PW1900G for the Embraer E-Jets E2 family with full maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services and test capability. ITP will become the 21st shop in the GTF MRO network and the eighth in Europe.

"Pratt & Whitney and ITP have partnered on the manufacturing and design of components for the GTF program for more than a decade," said Keren Rambow, vice president, GTF Aftermarket and Transformation for Pratt & Whitney. "It's a natural extension of our relationship to have ITP join the network, adding their MRO expertise to support the return of engines to our customers as soon as possible."

A GTF risk revenue-sharing partner, ITP has responsibility for manufacturing the mid-turbine frame and integrally bladed rotors made of nickel for high-pressure compressor components and more.

"As a risk revenue-sharing partner on all GTF engines, joining the GTF MRO network in support of the PW1500G & PW1900G engines is a natural extension of our long-standing partnership with Pratt & Whitney. We value this opportunity to contribute our product knowledge, technical expertise & our component repair & operational capabilities to ensure fleet readiness and performance," said Eva Azoulay, CEO of ITP Aero. "Backed by our world-class teams, we are committed to delivering exceptional maintenance and support to customers here in Europe and around the world as part of our growing MRO and lifecycle services global network."

The Pratt & Whitney GTF MRO network is comprised of the industry's leading MRO companies and now includes 21 shops across four continents, plus 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 value.

About ITP Aero
As a world-leading partner in future flight technologies, ITP Aero is specialised in designing, developing, manufacturing and providing lifecycle propulsion services for aeroengines that drive innovation, efficiency and sustainability. With a 35-year track record of innovation and a growing workforce of almost 6,000 professionals across 14 sites in 5 countries, ITP Aero plays a pivotal role in 40% of all commercial aircraft engine deliveries annually. With more than 5,000 engines in service, ITP Aero powers 6 aircraft take-offs every minute, partnering with all major engine OEMs to advance aviation globally. By bringing the best of our innovative spirit and generating shared value along the entire aeroengine's lifecycle, we raise the bar in aviation. Every day. At ITP Aero we power the future of flight, together.

About Pratt & Whitney
Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power units for military, commercial and civil aviation customers. Since 1925, our engineers have pioneered the development of revolutionary aircraft propulsion technologies, and today we support more than 90,000 in-service engines through our global network of maintenance, repair and overhaul facilities.

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 $80 billion, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

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FAQ

What engines will ITP Aero service for RTX's Pratt & Whitney?

ITP Aero will service the PW1500G engine for the Airbus A220 family and the PW1900G for the Embraer E-Jets E2 family.

How many facilities are now in Pratt & Whitney's GTF MRO network?

The GTF MRO network now includes 21 shops across four continents, with ITP Aero becoming the 21st facility and the 8th in Europe.

What components does ITP Aero manufacture for Pratt & Whitney's GTF engines?

ITP Aero manufactures the mid-turbine frame and integrally bladed rotors made of nickel for high-pressure compressor components.

Where is the new RTX Pratt & Whitney GTF maintenance facility located?

The new GTF maintenance facility is located in Madrid, Spain, operated by ITP Aero.

What is the significance of ITP Aero joining RTX's GTF MRO network?

ITP Aero's addition expands maintenance capacity and leverages their decade-long partnership as a risk revenue-sharing partner, enhancing support for GTF engine operators globally.