PrattWhitney

Pratt & Whitney is an American aerospace manufacturer with global operations. Founded in 1925 by Frederick Brant Rentschler, the company designs, manufactures, and services aircraft engines for both commercial and military applications. It is a subsidiary of Raytheon Technologies.

The company is renowned for its contributions to aviation history, particularly its development of innovative engine technologies. Early successes included the Wasp engine series, which powered many aircraft during the golden age of aviation. Over the decades, Pratt & Whitney has been a key supplier of engines for numerous iconic aircraft, including the Boeing 747, the F-15 Eagle, and the F-16 Fighting Falcon.

Pratt & Whitney's product lines encompass a wide range of engine types, from turbofan engines for airliners to turboprop and turboshaft engines for regional aircraft and helicopters, as well as advanced engine systems for military platforms. The company is also involved in the development of future engine technologies, focusing on efficiency, sustainability, and advanced performance characteristics. Their global service network provides maintenance and support for engines in operation worldwide.