RTX's Pratt & Whitney Canada signs APS5000 maintenance agreement with Lufthansa Airlines and Austrian Airlines

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RTX (NYSE: RTX) said Pratt & Whitney Canada signed a 14-year maintenance and support agreement with Lufthansa Airlines and Austrian Airlines on Oct. 14, 2025. The deal covers 41 APS5000 auxiliary power units installed on the two airlines' combined Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet.

The APS5000 delivers 450 kVA at sea level, starts and operates up to 43,100 ft, and is described as the quietest, lowest-emission APU in its class. Pratt & Whitney Canada noted >1,400 APS5000 units built and nearly 16 million flight hours flown. The maintenance plan is described as flexible, cost-predictable, and aimed at maximizing performance and maintenance intervals.

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• 14-year maintenance and support agreement
• Agreement covers 41 APS5000 APUs on Boeing 787 fleet
• 450 kVA electrical output at sea level
• APS5000 fleet: >1,400 units manufactured
• APS5000 fleet: ~16 million flight hours logged

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Aerospace MRO Analyst

Long 14-year support deal for 41 APS5000 APUs strengthens recurring revenue and fleet reliability for Pratt & Whitney Canada.

The agreement links Pratt & Whitney Canada with Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines for maintenance and support of 41 APS5000 auxiliary power units across their Boeing 787 fleet under a 14-year program starting October 14, 2025. This creates a predictable service stream tied to a defined installed base and leverages the APS5000's stated operational profile and flight-hour pedigree.

Operationally, the contract addresses critical aircraft availability functions because the APS5000 supplies electrical power and starts the main engines; reliable APU support reduces ground delays and unscheduled removals. The carrier quotes emphasize reliability and cost predictability, which implies service-level and availability expectations that Pratt & Whitney Canada will need to meet to realize full value.

Key dependencies include execution of the maintenance plan at scale for 41 units and adherence to performance metrics over the 14-year term. Watch for contract start dates, scope of work (onsite spares, turntimes, overhaul intervals), and any published fleet utilization or APU removal metrics within the next 12–36 months as indicators of revenue recognition and margin sustainability.

Agreement covers 41 APS5000 auxiliary power units on combined fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft

LONDON, Oct. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pratt & Whitney Canada signed a 14-year maintenance and support agreement with Lufthansa Airlines and Austrian Airlines, both subsidiaries of the Lufthansa Group. The agreement covers the 41 APS5000 auxiliary power units (APUs) on the two airlines' combined fleet of Boeing 787 aircraft. Pratt & Whitney is an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business.

"Designed for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, our APS5000 APU provides power to the aircraft when the main engines are shut down and ground power is unavailable," says Anthony Rossi, vice president, Customer Service, Pratt & Whitney Canada. "Additionally, the APS5000 simultaneously powers twin electric starters for the main engines making it vital to overall dispatch reliability. The maintenance plan we have developed for the two airlines of the Lufthansa Group is flexible and ensures predictable costs while maximizing performance and time between maintenance."

"The growing Boeing 787 fleet is set to become a backbone of our long-haul operations, and with that comes the need to prioritize reliability, commercial efficiency, and innovation in every aspect of our technical operations," said Binoj Sebastian, senior director, Technical Procurement, Lufthansa Airlines. "This long-term maintenance agreement with Pratt & Whitney Canada underscores our confidence in the APS5000 APU and its original equipment manufacturer as the best partner to deliver consistent value to our daily operations. Their proven expertise and product performance will be instrumental in supporting the availability and efficiency of our Dreamliner fleet."

The APS5000 is the quietest APU in its class with the lowest emissions in the industry. It produces 450kVA of electrical power at sea level and starts and operates up to 43,100 feet. More than 1,400 APS5000 APUs have been manufactured, and the fleet has flown nearly 16 million hours. Pratt & Whitney Canada's maintenance programs for its APU fleet deliver flexibility and predictable costs while maximizing performance and long maintenance intervals.

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 did RTX announce on Oct. 14, 2025 about Pratt & Whitney Canada and Lufthansa (RTX)?

Pratt & Whitney Canada signed a 14-year maintenance and support agreement with Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines covering 41 APS5000 APUs on Boeing 787 aircraft.

How many APS5000 units are covered by the RTX maintenance deal with Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines?

The agreement covers 41 APS5000 auxiliary power units across the two airlines' Boeing 787 fleet.

What are the performance specs of the APS5000 cited in the RTX announcement?

The APS5000 produces 450 kVA at sea level, operates up to 43,100 ft, and is described as the quietest, lowest-emission APU in its class.

How long is the Pratt & Whitney Canada maintenance agreement with Lufthansa Group under RTX?

The maintenance and support agreement runs for 14 years.

How extensive is the APS5000 fleet according to RTX's release?

Pratt & Whitney Canada reported more than 1,400 APS5000 units have been manufactured and the fleet has flown nearly 16 million hours.