RTX's Pratt & Whitney Canada opens new manufacturing facility in Casablanca, Morocco
RTX (NYSE: RTX) subsidiary Pratt & Whitney Canada opened a new 130,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Nouaceur's Midparc Industrial Zone on April 21, 2026.
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RTX (NYSE: RTX) subsidiary Pratt & Whitney Canada opened a new 130,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Nouaceur's Midparc Industrial Zone on April 21, 2026. The site will machine static and structural parts for aircraft engines, including the PT6 family, and is designed for lean manufacturing and advanced digital systems.
The facility is expected to create approximately 200 jobs by 2030, expand production capacity, and strengthen global supply-chain resilience while collaborating with local organizations on workforce training.
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- 130,000 sq ft new manufacturing facility added in Morocco
- ~200 jobs by 2030 to support local hiring and skills development
- Production capacity for PT6 engine family and other engine programs expanded
- Lean manufacturing and advanced digital systems to improve quality and efficiency
- Supply-chain resilience strengthened through regional production and sister-site presence
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On Apr 21, the day this news came out, RTX closed 4.40% below the previous close.
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Site will strengthen business's global supply chain and increase production capacity for multiple engine programs.
The 130,000-square-foot site will produce detailed static and structural machined parts for Pratt & Whitney Canada's aircraft engines, including the PT6 engine family.
"This site is a strategic extension of our global production network and demonstrates our commitment to building resilient supply chains worldwide that will enable us to increase production for our customers," said Maria Della Posta, president, Pratt & Whitney Canada. "Through close collaboration with local organizations, we're developing the next generation of aerospace professionals, investing in the communities in which we operate and helping reinforce
Since breaking ground in 2024, Pratt & Whitney's
In addition to Pratt & Whitney, sister RTX business Collins Aerospace has manufactured cockpit solutions and flight controls in
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
With more than 180,000 global employees, we push the limits of technology and science to redefine how we connect and protect our world. With industry-leading capabilities, we advance aviation, engineer integrated defense systems for operational success, and develop next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing to help global customers address their most critical challenges. The company, with 2025 sales of more than
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