Pratt & Whitney opens second GTF repair point in Japan

Pratt & Whitney has added Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Aero Engines Ltd. (MHIAEL) to its GTF engine maintenance network. The recent start of work on a GTF at MHIAEL’s Komaki plant means Pratt & Whitney has a “second operational facility” in Japan and 11 worldwide. “The shop is ready to provide full disassembly, assembly and test capability for the A320neo family, bringing more immediate support for customers in the Asia-Pacific region,” the Raytheon-owned Pratt & Whitney announced. “We are constantly evaluating the size and shape of the GTF MRO network to ensure that it can support the growing fleet and customer