RTX's Pratt & Whitney celebrates a century of flight
RTX's (NYSE: RTX) subsidiary Pratt & Whitney celebrates its 100th anniversary since its 1925 incorporation. The company, which revolutionized aviation with its R-1340 Wasp radial engine, now has over 90,000 engines in service globally and employs 45,000 people worldwide.
From its first 425-horsepower R-1340 Wasp engine that gained U.S. Navy approval in 1926 to modern innovations like the GTF™ engine powering over 85 airlines worldwide, Pratt & Whitney has maintained its position as a global leader in aircraft propulsion technology. The company currently serves more than 17,000 customers and continues to invest in advanced technologies including hybrid-electric, hydrogen, and adaptive propulsion systems.
La controllata di RTX (NYSE: RTX), Pratt & Whitney, celebra il suo 100° anniversario dalla fondazione avvenuta nel 1925. L'azienda, che ha rivoluzionato l'aviazione con il suo motore radiale R-1340 Wasp, conta oggi oltre 90.000 motori in servizio in tutto il mondo e impiega 45.000 persone a livello globale.
Dall'originario motore R-1340 Wasp da 425 cavalli, approvato dalla Marina degli Stati Uniti nel 1926, fino alle innovazioni moderne come il motore GTF™ che alimenta più di 85 compagnie aeree nel mondo, Pratt & Whitney ha mantenuto la sua posizione di leader mondiale nella tecnologia di propulsione aeronautica. Attualmente l'azienda serve più di 17.000 clienti e continua a investire in tecnologie avanzate, tra cui sistemi ibridi-elettrici, a idrogeno e propulsione adattativa.
La subsidiaria de RTX (NYSE: RTX), Pratt & Whitney, celebra su 100º aniversario desde su constitución en 1925. La compañía, que revolucionó la aviación con su motor radial R-1340 Wasp, cuenta actualmente con más de 90.000 motores en servicio a nivel mundial y emplea a 45.000 personas en todo el mundo.
Desde su primer motor R-1340 Wasp de 425 caballos aprobado por la Marina de EE.UU. en 1926, hasta innovaciones modernas como el motor GTF™ que impulsa a más de 85 aerolíneas en todo el mundo, Pratt & Whitney ha mantenido su posición como líder global en tecnología de propulsión aeronáutica. Actualmente atiende a más de 17.000 clientes y continúa invirtiendo en tecnologías avanzadas, incluyendo sistemas híbridos-eléctricos, de hidrógeno y propulsión adaptativa.
RTX(NYSE: RTX)의 자회사 프랫 앤 휘트니는 1925년 설립 이래 100주년을 맞이했습니다. R-1340 Wasp 복엽 엔진으로 항공 산업에 혁신을 가져온 이 회사는 현재 전 세계적으로 90,000대 이상의 엔진이 운용 중이며, 전 세계에 45,000명의 직원을 고용하고 있습니다.
1926년 미 해군 승인을 받은 425마력 R-1340 Wasp 엔진부터 전 세계 85개 이상의 항공사를 지원하는 최신 GTF™ 엔진에 이르기까지, 프랫 앤 휘트니는 항공기 추진 기술 분야의 글로벌 선두주자 자리를 유지해 왔습니다. 현재 17,000명 이상의 고객에게 서비스를 제공하며 하이브리드 전기, 수소, 적응형 추진 시스템 등 첨단 기술에 지속적으로 투자하고 있습니다.
La filiale de RTX (NYSE: RTX), Pratt & Whitney, célèbre son 100e anniversaire depuis sa création en 1925. L’entreprise, qui a révolutionné l’aviation avec son moteur radial R-1340 Wasp, compte aujourd’hui plus de 90 000 moteurs en service dans le monde et emploie 45 000 personnes à l’échelle mondiale.
Du premier moteur R-1340 Wasp de 425 chevaux approuvé par la marine américaine en 1926 aux innovations modernes telles que le moteur GTF™ qui équipe plus de 85 compagnies aériennes dans le monde, Pratt & Whitney a maintenu sa position de leader mondial dans la technologie de propulsion aéronautique. L’entreprise dessert actuellement plus de 17 000 clients et continue d’investir dans des technologies avancées, notamment les systèmes hybrides-électriques, à hydrogène et de propulsion adaptative.
Die Tochtergesellschaft von RTX (NYSE: RTX), Pratt & Whitney, feiert ihr 100-jähriges Jubiläum seit der Gründung im Jahr 1925. Das Unternehmen, das die Luftfahrt mit seinem R-1340 Wasp Sternmotor revolutionierte, hat heute über 90.000 Motoren im Einsatz weltweit und beschäftigt 45.000 Mitarbeiter weltweit.
Vom ersten 425-PS starken R-1340 Wasp-Motor, der 1926 von der US Navy genehmigt wurde, bis hin zu modernen Innovationen wie dem GTF™-Motor, der über 85 Fluggesellschaften weltweit antreibt, behauptet Pratt & Whitney seine Position als globaler Marktführer in der Flugzeugantriebstechnologie. Das Unternehmen betreut derzeit mehr als 17.000 Kunden und investiert weiterhin in fortschrittliche Technologien wie Hybrid-Elektro-, Wasserstoff- und adaptive Antriebssysteme.
- Strong market presence with over 90,000 engines in service globally
- Extensive customer base of more than 17,000 clients
- GTF engine adoption by 85+ airlines worldwide
- Continued investment in future technologies including hybrid-electric and hydrogen propulsion
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Pioneer of radial engine design continues to build on its legacy of aircraft propulsion innovation
"Since our founding in 1925, the people of Pratt & Whitney have designed, built and supported the safest, most dependable engines in aerospace, united by a common purpose: connecting people, growing economies and defending freedom," said Shane Eddy, president, Pratt & Whitney. "Our 45,000 employees worldwide work every day to uphold our 100-year legacy of safety, innovation and dependable engines. The words 'dependable engines' are literally stamped on every engine we produce – it's a mission our entire team lives by and a commitment to our customers."
Pratt & Whitney's visionary founder, Frederick B. Rentschler, saw the potential of a lightweight, air-cooled radial engine to enable unparalleled levels of power and reliability for aviation. By October 1926, Pratt & Whitney's first 425-horsepower R-1340 Wasp engine had won the approval of the
At the dawn of the jet age, Pratt & Whitney successfully pivoted from its commitment to radial engine development by leading another major innovation in aircraft propulsion technology with one of the world's first twin-spool gas turbine engines. The J57 engine and its commercial equivalent, the JT3C, powered aircraft such as the Boeing B-52 Stratofortress and 707 and DC-8 airliners, ushering in a new era of commercial air travel and laying the foundation for advancements in gas turbine technology which have continued ever since.
Today, the business provides industry-leading propulsion technologies for more than 17,000 customers. The Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engine is the most fuel-efficient engine for single-aisle aircraft, powering the Airbus A220, A320neo, and Embraer E2 jet families for more than 85 airlines worldwide. The Pratt & Whitney F135 engine is the safest, most capable and reliable fighter engine, powering the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II. Pratt & Whitney Canada plays a leading role in powering a wide array of general, regional and business aviation aircraft, having independently developed and certified more than 200 engine types since the introduction of the PT6 turboprop engine in 1963.
"From the introduction of the PW127XT and GTF Advantage, to the development of the F135 Engine Core Upgrade, our world-class team is redefining what's possible for our customers," said Eddy. "Leveraging the unrivalled breadth and scale of RTX, we are well positioned to shape the future of flight for the next 100 years, as we continue to build on our legacy of innovation with investments in advanced technologies such as hybrid-electric, hydrogen, rotating detonation and adaptive propulsion."
As part of centennial celebrations taking place throughout the year, Pratt & Whitney is engaging its employees with a travelling exhibit visiting 11 of its facilities around the world, and which can also be experienced online. A historical marker will also be unveiled at the site of Pratt & Whitney's original headquarters 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
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
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