Pratt & Whitney has welcomed Iberia Maintenance to their global network of GTF engine MROs. The Madrid-based facility will service PW1100G-JM engines for the Airbus A320neo Family with full disassembly, assembly and test capability.
On Wednesday (October 19, 2022), Pratt & Whitney announced that they have welcomed Iberia Maintenance, the maintenance and engineering division of Iberia Airlines, to the global GTF MRO network. Iberia’s Madrid-based facility will service PW1100G-JM engines for Airbus A320neo Family aircraft with full disassembly, assembly and test capability. The announcement was marked by an in-person signing ceremony with Pratt & Whitney’s Executive Director – GTF Engine Aftermarket, Marc Meredith, and Iberia’s Chief Technical Officer, Andy Best, during Aviation Week’s MRO Europe conference.
In Wednesday’s announcment, Pratt & Whitney’s Executive Director of GTF Engine Aftermarket, Marc Meredith, said,
“With increasing engine orders, we continue to grow our MRO presence with capable, quality maintenance providers worldwide to ensure proximity and seamless service to our customers. Already a proven MRO provider for the V2500 engine, Iberia Maintenance’s skill and experience will be a strong asset to the GTF MRO network.”
Also commenting on their new GTF MRO certification, Iberia’s Chief Technical Officer, Andy Best, added,
“We are proud to receive Pratt & Whitney’s confidence and to take this strategic step in the development of our engine business, which will allow us to consolidate our position as a full-service provider in single aisle fleets while ensuring the continuity of our workshop at the forefront of the industry's technology. I would also like to thank both the Iberia and Pratt & Whitney teams for all the hard work and collaboration in achieving this milestone.”
Iberia Maintenance is the latest European engine center to join the GTF MRO network, complementing MTU Aero Engines and two Lufthansa Technik facilities in Germany, EME Aero in Poland, OGMA in Portugal, and SR Technics in Switzerland. There are currently a total of 10 GTF MRO centers worldwide, which are part of Pratt & Whitney’s EngineWise® solutions, which provide a range of aftermarket services, resulting in long-term sustainable value. With over 10,000 engine orders and commitments from more than 90 customers, GTF engines now power over 1,300 aircraft with 62 operators across three aircraft families.
A division of Raytheon Technologies Corporation (NYSE: RTX), Pratt & Whitney is a global leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft and helicopter engines and auxiliary power units (APUs) for commercial, military, regional, business and general aviation aircraft. Pratt & Whitney is known for their innovative technologies such as the Geared Turbofan (GTF) commercial aircraft engine and the PW800 business jet engine.
Source: Pratt & Whitney