RTX's Pratt & Whitney invests more than $100M to expand MRO footprint in the U.S.

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Pratt & Whitney (NYSE: RTX) is investing more than $100 million to expand three U.S. MRO sites in Irving, Texas; West Palm Beach, Florida; and Springdale, Arkansas, to increase GTF engine maintenance capacity and speed.

Key investments: $78M in Irving (500,000 sq ft; USM stock +60%), $20M in West Palm Beach (+40% GTF MRO capacity), and $4.7M in Springdale (additive repairs cut process time >60%). Earlier this year the company invested $70M in Columbus, GA (+25% annual capacity). The GTF MRO network includes 21 engine centers and ~40 component repair facilities, supporting over 2,700 delivered GTF aircraft and 13,000 engine orders and commitments.

Positive

• Total investment of $100M+ across three U.S. MRO sites
• $78M Irving expansion adds a 500,000 sq ft USM facility, increasing USM stock >60%
• $20M West Palm Beach expansion increases GTF MRO capacity by 40%
• $4.7M Springdale upgrade enables additive repairs that reduce process time by >60%
• $70M Columbus expansion earlier this year raised annual capacity by >25%
• GTF MRO network: 21 engine centers and ~40 component repair facilities

Negative

• Material constraints are cited as a main driver of MRO process delays
• Growing GTF fleet and 13,000 orders create sustained pressure on overhaul capacity

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Expansions at sites in Texas, Florida and Arkansas will increase GTF maintenance capacity

ORLANDO, Fla., April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MRO Americas -- Pratt & Whitney, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, is investing more than $100 million across three maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) sites in Irving, Texas; West Palm Beach, Florida; and Springdale, Arkansas. As part of ongoing efforts to ramp maintenance capacity for the GTF engine, Pratt & Whitney is expanding the facilities and adding new equipment to enhance speed and efficiency throughout the MRO process.

"These investments demonstrate Pratt & Whitney's continued commitment to lifting our airline customers' GTF fleets," said Rob Griffiths, senior vice president, Commercial Engines Operations, Pratt & Whitney. "Across these three U.S. facilities, we are investing to increase throughput of GTF engines and parts, adding repair capabilities and deploying new technologies to return engines to our customers as quickly as possible."

The company's recent investments across its U.S. MRO facilities include:

• $78 million in Irving, Texas
  • Pratt & Whitney opened a new 500,000-square-foot facility for its Commercial Serviceable Assets business, which buys, sells and manages used serviceable material (USM) and engines. At a time when material constraints are one of the main drivers of delays in the MRO process, the investment will increase USM stock by more than 60%, helping to reduce engine turnaround time. It also enables the expansion of part repair development capability and MRO quick-turn capacity.

• $20 million in West Palm Beach, Florida
  • Pratt & Whitney expanded its West Palm Beach Engine Center by approximately 50,000 square feet, increasing GTF MRO capacity by 40%. As part of the investment, the site also added new equipment for engine assembly and disassembly, machining, testing, cleaning and warehousing. 

• $4.7 million in Springdale, Arkansas
  • Pratt & Whitney expanded its Propulsion Systems Division by 7,000 square feet, providing additional space for commercial and military engine case repairs. The site also added new equipment to enable GTF additive manufacturing repairs that will reduce process time by more than 60%.

In addition to these investments, earlier this year Pratt & Whitney opened an 81,000-square-foot GTF MRO expansion at its Columbus Engine Center in Columbus, Georgia. The company invested $70 million to expand the site and add advanced equipment and machinery. The facility's annual capacity increased by more than 25%, adding critical overhaul volume to the GTF MRO network in support of the growing fleet.

The GTF MRO network consists of 21 global engine centers and approximately 40 component repair facilities. The GTF engine is the most fuel-efficient choice for the single aisle market. To date, more than 2,700 GTF-powered aircraft have been delivered to over 90 customers worldwide, with 13,000 engine orders and commitments in total across all platforms.

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 $88 billion, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

For questions or to schedule an interview, please contact corporatepr@rtx.com.

 

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FAQ

What did RTX announce on April 21, 2026 about MRO investments for GTF engines?

RTX announced Pratt & Whitney is investing more than $100 million to expand three U.S. MRO sites. According to the company, the spending targets Irving, West Palm Beach and Springdale to raise GTF throughput and speed turnaround.

What does the $78M Irving, Texas investment include for RTX (NYSE: RTX)?

The Irving investment funded a 500,000-square-foot serviceable assets facility and inventory build. According to the company, USM stock will rise by more than 60% to reduce engine turnaround delays.

How much did RTX increase GTF MRO capacity at West Palm Beach, Florida?

RTX expanded West Palm Beach by roughly 50,000 square feet, increasing GTF MRO capacity about 40%. According to the company, the site added assembly, machining, testing, cleaning and warehousing equipment.

What operational benefit comes from the Springdale, Arkansas $4.7M upgrade by RTX?

The Springdale upgrade added 7,000 square feet and new equipment for additive repairs that cut process time by more than 60%. According to the company, this speeds case repairs for commercial and military engines.

How did the earlier Columbus, Georgia investment affect RTX's GTF MRO capacity?

RTX invested $70M in Columbus to add advanced equipment and an 81,000-square-foot expansion. According to the company, the facility's annual capacity increased by more than 25%.

What is the scale of Pratt & Whitney's GTF MRO network supporting RTX customers?

The GTF MRO network comprises 21 global engine centers and about 40 component repair facilities. According to the company, over 2,700 GTF aircraft have been delivered with 13,000 engine orders and commitments overall.