OGMA Indústria Aeronáutica de Portugal S.A. represents the 18th active GTF MRO location and the eighth facility in Europe, and the 19th MRO shop is anticipated to open by 2025 by Pratt & Whitney.
Pratt & Whitney and OGMA Indústria Aeronáutica de Portugal S.A. a subsidiary of Embraer, have announced the induction of the inaugural Pratt & Whitney GTF engine at OGMA during the inaugural opening of the Alverca-based facility.
Marc Meredith, vice president of aftermarket for GTF engines, Pratt & Whitney, said, “This marks a significant milestone in our expanding relationship with OGMA and Embraer, furthering our commitment to providing global industry-leading service and support to increase GTF MRO capacity, OGMA brings more than a century of maintenance expertise to the network and will provide critical support for the growing GTF fleet in Europe.”
In 2020, OGMA Indústria Aeronáutica de Portugal S.A., integrated into the Pratt & Whitney GTF Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) network, acquiring the capability to perform disassembly, assembly, and testing for the PW1100G-JM engine, which powers the Airbus A320neo family. In 2021, OGMA expanded its MRO capabilities to include the PW1900G engine, which is utilized in the Embraer E190-E2 and E195-E2 aircraft.
Carlos Naufel, President and CEO, Embraer Services & Support said, “Embraer and OGMA are very pleased to deepen its relationship with Pratt & Whitney. With this collaboration, we are on the right track to expand our services portfolio for the GTF fleet as part of Embraer’s accelerated growth strategy.”
In 2023, Pratt & Whitney announced the expansion of three GTF Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facilities and the activation of six additional shops to support the increasing GTF fleet. OGMA Indústria Aeronáutica de Portugal S.A. represents the 18th active GTF MRO location and the eighth facility in Europe. and By 2025, 19 operational GTF MRO shops globally are anticipated.
Paulo Monginho, chief executive officer, OGMA, Said“We’re proud to extend our collaboration with Pratt & Whitney on today’s most advanced technologies, By adding the GTF engine to our portfolio, we are growing our capabilities to serve the needs of operators in Europe and around the world.”
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The GTF MRO network is an integral component of Pratt & Whitney EngineWise solutions, offering operators a comprehensive suite of aftermarket services designed to deliver long-term, sustainable value.
