Global aircraft and helicopter engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney, part of the Raytheon Technologies' group, officially opened the doors to its new India Engineering Centre (IEC) in Bengaluru. The cutting-edge building now houses more than 50 staff members, and 450 more positions will be filled there over the following four years, according to the business.
The building shares space with the recently opened Collins Aerospace engineering and global operations centres as well as Pratt & Whitney's India Capabilities Centre (ICC), which will open in 2022 and offer integrated global supply chain assistance. The IEC supports collaboration between Raytheon Technologies' businesses and strengthens the company's approximately 5,000-person presence in India. "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. Work performed at the IEC will encompass elements such as aero and mechanical and control systems for various products in Pratt & Whitney's broad portfolio of large and small commercial engines. It will also extend across the entire product lifecycle from development to field support and sustainment.
"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 essential to enhancing the performance of commercial engines, increasing time on wing, lowering airline operating expenses, and lowering fuel consumption." Ashmita Sethi, Managing Director of UTCIPL, stated: "Beyond the $40 million plus in financial investment in both the IEC and co-located India Capability Center, we are collaborating with regional universities and investing in emerging technology companies to further enhance India's homegrown capabilities." Pratt & Whitney has one of the greatest footprints of any engine manufacturer in India, with more than 1,500 engines and auxiliary power units in use. Pratt & Whitney has made other major investments in the nation, such as its cutting-edge India Customer Training Centre in Hyderabad and its R&D partnership with the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru.
