Each year, more than 2,000 volunteers converge on the Connecticut River and its tributaries to join in an extraordinary event aimed at cleaning the river system for a safer, healthier and more vibrant environment. The event, called the annual Source to Sea Cleanup, is run by the Connecticut River Watershed Council and took place on … Dowiedz się więcej
Pratt & Whitney continues to monitor the process in Washington, D.C. Various contracting activities for our military engines business have been suspended due to the shutdown. Lack of DCMA support is already affecting Pratt & Whitney production engine deliveries, spare part deliveries, and progress in engine component improvement programs. The government shutdown directly affects our … Dowiedz się więcej
It was loud. It was cold. It was uncomfortable. But to Russell Jones, it was beautiful. There are many memories that Jones, a World War II veteran, has of the heavy bomber Consolidated B-24 Liberator airplane, but one thing seems to stick out. „The Pratt & Whitney engines were damn good,” the former tail gunner … Dowiedz się więcej
In October 2011, Rolls-Royce and United Technologies Corp. (UTC)announced their intention to form a new joint venture to develop an engine to power future midsize (120-230 passenger) aircraft. Following further discussion and because of the current regulatory environment, the parties have agreed not to proceed with the partnership. Pratt & Whitney remains fully committed to this … Dowiedz się więcej
Pratt & Whitney leaders were on hand to meet face-to-face with key Air Force customers, industry partners, and news media during the Air Force Association’s 2013 Air & Space Conference and Technology Exposition held this week in National Harbor, Md. The three-day, 55-session conference covers various topics pertaining to the U.S. Air Force, with attendees … Dowiedz się więcej
Pratt & Whitney’s PurePower engine successfully powered Bombardier’s new CSeries* airplane for its maiden flight on Monday. The PW1500G engine, which achieved engine certification from Transport Canada in February, is the first of six new engine programs using Pratt & Whitney’s Geared Turbofan™ architecture to power an aircraft. Coverage of the first flight – with engine-related quotes … Dowiedz się więcej