Pratt & Whitney Canada is set to expand its Quebec facility with financial support of US $195 million from the Government of Canada and the Government of Quebec. The announcement was made during the Farnborough International Airshow 2026.
The investment will enhance production capacity at the company’s largest manufacturing site whilst nearly 4500 employees support the production of engines for regional, business aviation, and general rotorcraft platforms.
“This strategic investment in Longueuil strengthens our industrial capacity, enabling us to better support our customers and meet growing global demand,” said Satheeshkumar Kumarasingam, president, Pratt & Whitney Canada. He adds, “It also reinforces our longstanding role as a pillar of the Québec aerospace ecosystem and a major contributor to Canadian aviation.”
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According to Pratt & Whitney Canada, the project will introduce automated production lines, upgraded manufacturing equipment and digital technologies to improve operational efficiency and manufacturing precision.
The Longueuil facility is Pratt & Whitney Canada’s largest manufacturing site. It plays a key role in producing engines for multiple aviation sectors, including regional aircraft, business jets, general aviation aircraft and helicopters.
