Pratt & Whitney’s extensive line of large and small commercial engines, work at the IEC will include aero, mechanical, and control systems and will cover every phase of a product’s lifecycle, from design to field maintenance and support.
The building shares space with the recently opened Collins Aerospace engineering and global operations centres as well as Pratt & Whitney’s India Capabilities Center (ICC), which opened in 2022 to provide integrated global supply chain support. Raytheon Technologies’ combined presence in India of over 5,000 employees is further strengthened by the IEC, which was built to achieve the LEED Platinum certification. It also makes it easier for collaboration between the company’s businesses.
“The Indian aviation market is growing at a rapid pace and Bengaluru is a hub for that growth,” said Geoff Hunt, senior vice president, Engineering, Pratt & Whitney. “The work conducted at the IEC – by some of India’s best and brightest minds – will support cutting edge technology that will drive the future of flight,” he further added.
A total of 450 new jobs will be created over the next four years, adding to the more than 50 employees already working out of the cutting-edge facility. For various products in Pratt & Whitney’s extensive line of large and small commercial engines, work done at the IEC will include aero, mechanical, and control systems. Additionally, it will cover every phase of a product’s lifecycle, from design to field maintenance and support.
“The IEC will fully integrate with our existing global engineering footprint across Canada, Puerto Rico and Poland to advance world-class technology such as the geared turbofan and other sustainable propulsion solutions,” said Paul Weedon, vice president, Engine Development, Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. “The IEC team will be key to improving commercial engine performance, extending time on wing, reducing airline operating costs, and decreasing fuel consumption,” he further added.
The launch of the IEC is yet another example of Raytheon Technologies’ protracted investment in India.
Pratt & Whitney has one of the largest footprints of any engine manufacturer in India, with more than 1,500 engines and auxiliary power units in use. More than 180 A320neo and A321neo aircraft are powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines, which have saved Indian airlines more than $1 billion since they went into service. Pratt & Whitney has made other sizeable investments in the nation, such as its cutting-edge India Customer Training Center in Hyderabad and its R&D partnership with the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru.
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The advanced infrastructure and talent pool of India will support the nation’s contributions as a global leader in aerospace and defence, which is crucial to the company’s global growth and investment strategy.
