Pratt & Whitney at 100: Voices of industry

Airbus

At Airbus, we are proud to join Pratt & Whitney in celebrating its momentous 100th anniversary, a milestone that resonates deeply with our own pioneering history. Our partnership began at the inception of Airbus, with the Pratt & Whitney engines powering our A300 and A310 aircraft. These achievements are symbolic of our decades-long commitment to aerospace innovation.

This strong foundation has continued through key Airbus programmes, including our A320 and A220 families. Our collaborative efforts resulted in major engine developments, including the revolutionary Geared Turbofan (GTF) and the promising GTF Advantage.

Personally, I have very fond memories of the collaboration with the team at Pratt & Whitney, starting with my very first deal which was for Pan Am and involved A320s and A310s powered respectively by IAE and by PW engines; and continuing with the tutoring I received in East Hartford into understanding the basics of jet engines. The relationship with Pratt & Whitney colleagues has been growing ever since.

As one of our key engine suppliers, Pratt & Whitney’s contribution has been critical to our ability to deliver high-performing, fuel-efficient aircraft to customers worldwide, notably inspiring the most successful A320neo.

As Pratt & Whitney enters its next century, our partnership will continue to drive a more digital, connected and sustainable future for aerospace, providing customers with competitive, reliable aircraft for generations to come.

Christian Scherer
CEO Commercial Aircraft

Airbus Helicopters

Congratulations to Pratt & Whitney on 100 years of pioneering aviation excellence! Airbus Helicopters is proud to celebrate this historic milestone with a partner whose reliable engines power some of our most successful platforms, including the H135 (PW200 engine family) and the H175 (PT6C-67E engines).

Our enduring collaboration has consistently fueled our customers’ critical missions worldwide. Today, we’re not just building on this legacy of reliability, but actively shaping the future of vertical flight through joint initiatives like the hybrid-electric propulsion for the PioneerLab demonstrator. This forward-looking partnership underscores our shared vision for a decarbonized, innovative aerospace future, with safety always our paramount value. Here’s to a century of remarkable achievements, and to many more milestones we’ll reach together in the exciting years ahead.

Bruno Even
CEO

Air Lease Corporation

Pratt & Whitney has been an important part of my long commercial aviation heritage.

Since the age of 12 in Europe, when I first flew an R2800-CB16 powered Douglas DC6, my first owned jet, a JT3D powered Douglas­ ­DC-8, the hundreds of PW 4000 & 2000 engines that powered our 767, A330s and 757s, the more than 1000 V2500s, and most recently the mega orders for GTF engines powering A321s and A220s, P&W has been by my side along this illustrious aviation journey.

Congratulations and I salute the next 100 years that lies ahead.

Steven F Udvar-Hazy
Chairman

Air Tractor

Congratulations to Pratt & Whitney on an extraordinary milestone – 100 years of producing the world’s finest aircraft powerplants.

At Air Tractor, we are proud to celebrate more than 50 years of partnership with Pratt & Whitney. In our early days of agricultural aircraft production, we relied on P&W R-1340 and R-985 engines to power our planes. As both our companies grew, so did the capabilities of our aircraft, moving to the powerful Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A engines.

Over the decades, the market’s demand for greater performance has only increased – and the PT6A engines installed in Air Tractor aircraft have consistently delivered, offering dependable power in the many demanding environments our airplanes are flown in.

Together, we’ve set a new standard for reliability, helping to create the most productive agricultural and firefighting aircraft ever manufactured. Looking ahead, we are excited to continue building on this legacy, working side by side to help feed and protect the world.

Congratulations to everyone at Pratt & Whitney – here’s to the next 100 years!

Jim Hirsch
President

ATR

Congratulations to Pratt & Whitney on achieving a remarkable milestone – 100 years of aviation excellence.

From our pioneering collaboration on the PW120 in the 1980s to the latest generation PW127XT engine series, our partnership has continuously set new benchmarks in fuel efficiency, carbon emissions reduction and operational performance in regional aviation.

Your commitment to innovation and reliability has been the cornerstone of our collaboration, and together, we have not only transformed the regional aviation industry, but also strengthened global connectivity, enhancing travel, trade, and opportunities across regions.

As we celebrate this remarkable legacy, we look forward to the future – continuing our partnership to meet evolving customer needs and to build the next generation of regional aircraft.

Nathalie Tarnaud Laude
CEO

Boeing

Congratulations to Pratt & Whitney on a remarkable 100 years. Our partnership over the past century has delivered iconic aircraft such as the Boeing 707, our first commercial jetliner, and the Boeing 747 that transformed long-range air travel. We’re proud that our collaboration continues today with Pratt & Whitney engines powering Boeing aircraft around the world, including the growing fleet of KC-46A Pegasus Tankers. Through the decades, the Pratt & Whitney team has been an important force of innovation in our industry, advancing technologies that have made flying safer, more efficient and comfortable. We look forward to further collaboration as we embark on the next 100 years, continuing to push the boundaries of technology and shape the future of flight.

Kelly Ortberg
President and CEO

Daher Aircraft

Daher and Pratt & Whitney share a century of aviation heritage. We are proud that our partnership on the Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6 engine has contributed to making it the world’s most reliable turboprop powerplant, trusted by operators of the single-engine TBM and Kodiak aircraft in service around the world.

Nicolas Chabbert
CEO

Dassault Aviation

Our warm congratulations to the legendary Pratt & Whitney on its 100th anniversary. Reaching this milestone places it among a select group of centenarians in aviation – Dassault Aviation proudly among them. At 100, Pratt & Whitney continues to embody youthful energy and a spirit of innovation. It has been a pioneer in propulsion across every generation.

Dassault’s collaboration with Pratt & Whitney has been a remarkable success, beginning in 2001 with the Falcon 2000EX, which helped make our 2000 series the best-selling line in our history. Pratt & Whitney then powered the groundbreaking Falcon 7X – the first fly-by-wire jet in business aviation – and today powers both the Falcon 8X and the new Falcon 6X, delivering outstanding efficiency and performance.

It has been, and continues to be, an exceptional partnership.

Eric Trappier
Chairman & CEO

Delta Air Lines

It’s fitting that Delta and Pratt & Whitney are both celebrating our 100th anniversaries this year. We’ve been partners since the 1930s, a relationship that has spanned most of the past century of flight. Over the years, we’ve welcomed many Pratt & Whitney-powered aircraft into our fleet, including the DC-8, DC-9, MD-80 and our iconic “Queen of the Skies” 747-400. Today, Pratt & Whitney engines power many of our 757, 767, A330, A220 and A320neo aircraft, helping Delta serve more than 200 million customers each year as we connect the world.

In 2019, Delta TechOps joined the GTF Engine network as an MRO provider for the PW1500G and PW1100G engines that service the A220 and A320neo aircraft families. The strength of this partnership and customer demand led Delta to invest in opening a 155,000sq ft state-of-the-art facility dedicated to servicing next-gen engines.

This relationship stands the test of time thanks to our common focus: a commitment to innovation and a passion for delivering outstanding service to our customers. Congratulations to Pratt & Whitney on this incredible milestone, and we look forward to continuing our strong partnership in the years ahead.

Ed Bastian
CEO

Deutsche Aircraft

Congratulations to Pratt & Whitney on an extraordinary 100 years of innovation and excellence. At Deutsche Aircraft, we’re proud to build on a partnership that spans over four decades – from the iconic Dornier 328 to the next-generation D328eco. Pratt & Whitney’s engines have powered not just our aircraft, but a shared vision of reliability, sustainability, and performance.

Here’s to the next century of bold ideas and trusted collaboration!

Anastasija Visnakova
Vice president, sales & marketing

De Havilland Canada

At De Havilland Canada, we’ve had the privilege of working alongside Pratt & Whitney for decades. Since the very first flight of the DHC-2 Beaver, Pratt & Whitney engines have powered our rugged, reliable aircraft.

They’re more than a supplier – this is a partnership built on shared goals, close collaboration, and a mutual commitment to advancing aerospace in Canada.

For generations, De Havilland Canada and Pratt & Whitney Canada have delivered dependable, forward-thinking solutions that keep our customers’ aircraft flying. Together, we’ll continue to build on that legacy and help shape the future of aerospace.

Congratulations to Pratt & Whitney on 100 remarkable years.

Brian Chafe
CEO

Embraer

It is with great appreciation that I recognize the enduring and increasingly strong partnership between Pratt & Whitney and Embraer.

Pratt & Whitney provided the initial heartbeat of Embraer’s inception by powering the Bandeirante aircraft. Over the years, this successful relationship has evolved significantly, and today, Pratt & Whitney products continue to power Embraer aircraft such as Phenom 100/300, E-Jets and KC 390.

This long-standing and fruitful partnership has been built on trust, hard work, and results. We look to the future with confidence and high expectations, certain that this collaboration remains one of the fundamental pillars of our growth journey.

Congratulations to Pratt & Whitney on 100 years of Powering the Future!

Francisco Gomes Neto
President and CEO

GKN Aerospace Engines

Congratulations to all my friends at Pratt & Whitney for this remarkable milestone. Over the past century your passion, innovation and commitment to excellence has never wavered, driving our industry forward and inspiring others along the way.

While Pratt & Whitney has always been known by customers for its dependable engines, it is your outstanding people and spirit of collaboration that I reflect on as you reach this landmark. We made our first business interaction almost 80 years ago but the more significant partnership started in the early 1960s. GKN Aerospace has been by your side, building an enduring partnership as we pioneer the world’s leading aircraft engines together. There is even more to achieve in future and I look forward to collaborating for many more years to come. It’s an honour to be part of the Pratt & Whitney story and to celebrate this momentous occasion with you.

Joakim Andersson
President

Global Medical Response

Global Medical Response and its predecessors have partnered with Pratt & Whitney for over 30 years. Over my 18 years of experience with our partnership, we’ve had a collaboration marked by their exceptional quality, reliability, and support. These strengths have been critical to our mission of delivering critical care to patients at a moment’s notice.

The low turnover of Pratt & Whitney’s key personnel has fostered enduring relationships, directly enhancing our ability to provide life-saving services to our communities. This steadfast partnership has been a cornerstone of our success, and on behalf of Global Medical Response, I am honored to celebrate Pratt & Whitney’s 100-year legacy.

Josh Brannon
Vice president of aircraft maintenance

IHI Corporation

Warmest congratulations to Pratt & Whitney on your 100th anniversary!

This milestone is not just a chance to celebrate your longevity, but an opportunity to reflect on the countless lives you’ve touched and the immense contributions you’ve made to the aviation industry. Your unwavering commitment to innovation and excellence continues to inspire us all.

At IHI, we are deeply honored to have been your trusted partner for decades, standing shoulder to shoulder as we advanced the boundaries of aerospace technology. Our collaboration in the defence sector began in 1981 with the licensed production of the F100 engine – a partnership that has not only supported the Japan Self-Defense Forces but also strengthened the bond between our organizations. In the commercial aviation sector, our journey together blossomed with IHI’s participation in International Aero Engines (IAE), bringing the V2500 engine to life and later expanding to programs like the revolutionary Geared Turbofan (GTF) engine family. These achievements are more than technical triumphs; they are a testament to the shared vision and trust that have defined our partnership over the years.

Atsushi Sato
Managing Executive Officer
President of Aero Engine, Space & Defense Business Area

ITP Aero

We proudly join Pratt & Whitney in celebrating 100 years of powering the future. Over the past 20 years, our partnership has been a source of pride and inspiration for ITP Aero. Together, we have built a foundation of trust and collaboration through which we have pushed the boundaries of innovation.

Our journey with P&W began more than 20 years ago, when we started providing MRO services for the PW200 and PW100 engines. Since that time, we have become proud partners on the PW800 engine and on all the GTF platforms. Contributing to these cutting-edge engine programmes by designing and delivering key modules and components makes us especially proud, as these advanced platforms have enabled growth and delivered exceptional customer value.

As Pratt & Whitney looks to the future, we are excited to continue evolving our partnership. We are certain the excellent collaboration between our teams will continue to drive new solutions and innovations. Congratulations on this extraordinary achievement – a century of leadership, vision, and impact. We are honoured to be part of your journey and look forward to shaping the future together.

Eva Azoulay
Group CEO

Japanese Aero Engines

Heartfelt congratulations to Pratt & Whitney on your 100th anniversary.

 Over the past century, your groundbreaking technologies have transformed the aviation industry and continue to lead the way in innovation.

 We, Japanese Aero Engines Corporation, are truly honored to have walked alongside you through our long-standing collaboration via IAE International Aero Engines. Together, we have built a strong foundation through successful programmes, the V2500 and PW1100G-JM.

Our collaborations have not only advanced aerospace technology but also brought superior benefits to the global aviation community.

It was a memorable moment for both of us having an IAE Board Meeting in Tokyo this April under the full bloom of cherry blossoms and celebrating this remarkable milestone at dinner time. The blossoms were a beautiful reminder of how our ­long-standing collaboration has grown and flourished over time.

We look forward to deepening this collaboration and exploring new frontiers together in the next century and beyond.

Tsugio Mitsuoka
Chairman

Kawasaki Heavy Industries

Congratulations on P&W’s 100th anniversary. I would like to express my respect and appreciation to Pratt & Whitney’s contributions and challenging spirit to the aero engine industry over the past years.

Kawasaki’s relationship with P&W is well recognized for our contributions on the V2500 in 1983, on the PW4000 in 1985, and the subsequent PW1100G-JM in 2011. This has resulted in KHI becoming responsible for key components on the GTF engines such as combustor and FDGS on the PW1500G. Our business is growing with these new programmes. We also are excited to participate in the future development of next-generation aircraft engines and expect further business expansion with P&W.

Thanks to the collaboration with P&W team, KHI is able to contribute and grow the engine industry. I sincerely hope that we will continue to maintain and develop our outstanding relationship into the future.

Etsuro Mishima
General Manager, Aero Engine Business Division

Korean Air

On behalf of Korean Air, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Pratt & Whitney on the momentous occasion of your 100th anniversary. Reaching this centennial milestone is a remarkable achievement that speaks to P&W’s enduring innovation, engineering excellence, and leadership in global aviation.

Since the launch of our operations in 1969, Pratt & Whitney’s engines have powered our aircraft across continents, enabling us to deliver world-class service while advancing efficiency and sustainability. P&W’s technology has directly supported our operational capability and ongoing efforts to meet ESG targets.

Our partnership, grounded in trust and a shared vision, extends far beyond the typical supplier-customer dynamic.

As a proud member of the GTF MRO Network, Korean Air is deeply committed to the success of the programme. We look forward to continued support from P&W to further enhance the GTF’s operational stability and continued performance.

We are honored to have shared this journey with you and remain committed to continuing our collaboration in the next century to come.

Walter Cho
Chairman and CEO

Leonardo Helicopters

It is with utmost pleasure that I and all the Leonardo Helicopters team congratulate Pratt & Whitney for marking a century of excellence in aerospace propulsion.

We proudly celebrate a partnership built on shared vision, trust, and innovation. From the early days of development of Agusta helicopters that have defined modern rotary-wing aviation, Pratt & Whitney Canada engines have been at the heart of Leonardo’s most iconic and successful aircraft, including the AW109 and AW139, among others, delivering unmatched performance, reliability and global support.

The synergy between our teams has contributed to set new standards in mission capability, sustainability, and technological advancement to the benefit of our organisations. As we keep working together constantly enhancing our portfolio and developing new programmes, we look forward to the future of next-generation rotary wing platforms and to continuing this journey together, shaping the skies of tomorrow.

Gian Piero Cutillo
Managing Director 

Lufthansa Group

Lufthansa Group congratulates Pratt & Whitney on a century of technological excellence. With a shared history spanning decades, Pratt & Whitney has been a pivotal supplier in Lufthansa’s journey into the jet age and continues to be a valued partner. As we navigate current challenges together, we look forward to paving the way through the next century, inspired by Pratt & Whitney’s commitment to “Go beyond”.

Carsten Spohr
CEO

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries

I would like to thank Pratt & Whitney for giving me the honour to celebrate their remarkable milestone; 100 years of innovation in the aircraft engine sector.

For over four decades, we’ve had the privilege of partnering with Pratt & Whitney on multiple engine programmes that have helped advance the evolution of modern aviation, including the most recent Geared Turbofan engine. Their century-long commitment to excellence, flight safety, and performance has not only propelled the advancement of aerospace technology but has also inspired those of us who have had the honor of jointly developing and delivering engines to our customers from around the globe. Our 40-year collaboration stands as a testament to the power of long-term partnership and shared vision.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations on this incredible centennial achievement and look forward to continuing our journey together – to power the future of flight.

Masanori Ushida
President & CEO

MTU Aero Engines

Congratulations on your 100th anniversary from all of us at MTU Aero Engines. What an achievement! A century of innovation, technology and powering flight with no sign of slowing down. And would you believe it? MTU, in various forms, has been along for this ride for well over 90 of those.

Pratt & Whitney and MTU are partners across many engine programmes, from legacy JT8D and PW2000 collaborations, to our joint venture International Aero Engines with the V2500 and, now the game-changing GTF family. It is a great partnership. And it is one we look forward to strengthening as we continue to innovate groundbreaking technology together for our growing industry!

Lars Wagner
Chief executive officer

Philippine Airlines

Philippine Airlines’ (PAL) historical ties with Pratt & Whitney date back to the very beginning of our operations in 1941. Pratt & Whitney powered our Beechcraft 18 for the maiden flight to Baguio, the Douglas DC-3s after the war, and the Douglas DC-4, giving PAL the distinction of being the first Asian airline to cross the Pacific.

Pratt & Whitney also carried the Philippines into the jet age in the early 1960s, revolutionizing travel for Filipinos and enhancing global connectivity.

As we near 85 years of service, Pratt & Whitney continues to support PAL with the Airbus A321neo and the Dash 8 fleet, which remain vital to our mission of connecting the Philippines and the world. Our partnership has been instrumental in our journey, and we look forward to many more years of collaboration and innovation.

Thank you, and Mabuhay Pratt & Whitney!

Richard Nuttall
President 

Pilatus Aircraft

A century of innovation, engineering brilliance, and unwavering commitment to powering the world forward is no small feat. For 100 years, Pratt & Whitney has set the standard in aviation and aerospace – and together with Pilatus, has helped shape the skies and push the boundaries of what’s possible.

If you’re flying a single, a proven engine isn’t just an advantage – it’s essential. And when it comes to dependability, there truly is no alternative. At Pilatus, we have relied for decades on the proven performance of Pratt & Whitney Canada engines – powering aircraft such as the PC-6, PC-7, PC-9, PC-21, and of course, the latest evolution of the PC-12: the PC-12 PRO – the most advanced single ever. The PT6 engine is simply the best in its class: unmatched in reliability, performance, and versatility. The global PC-12 fleet alone has accumulated over 11 million safe flight hours with Pratt & Whitney power on board. We sincerely thank Pratt & Whitney for the enduring partnership and their outstanding engines, you are a big part of our continuing success.

Congratulations on your 100-year achievement – we look forward to many more years of collaboration!

Markus Bucher
CEO

Textron Aviation

For decades, Pratt and Whitney and Textron Aviation have collaborated in powering the future of flight.

From the dependable PT6A – powering the iconic Cessna Caravan and Beechcraft King Air – to the advanced PW545D engine propelling the new Cessna Citation Ascend, P&W’s powerplants continue to support our mission of designing and delivering the best aviation experience for customers. 

Textron Aviation congratulates Pratt & Whitney on its centennial milestone, and we look forward to more joint success.

Lannie O’Bannion
Senior vice president, sales & marketing

Gen (Ret) Mark Kelly (USAF)

I was incredibly fortunate to fly high-performance aircraft for 38 years in the US Air Force. Across those 38 years, most of my flying assignments and combat deployments involved operating F-15Es powered by F100-PW-220 and -229 engines. Fighter operations are inherently complex as you must assess the threat, target vulnerability, the weather etc. You must coordinate the aerial refueling tanker plan, deconfliction with other aircraft and other weapons flying through the air and you often need to coordinate with teammates on the ground. It gets busy and there is no spare bandwidth to deal with an engine issue. While operating Pratt & Whitney engines from a captain to general, in theF-15E and then in the F-16 and F-35, I never had a propulsion issue. Never.

The Pratt & Whitney logo includes an Eagle and the words “Dependable Engines”. When you’re executing complex operations far from home – working to ensure that you get yourself and your entire team home – those words “Dependable Engines” takes on a significance that no fighter pilot ever takes for granted.

Lt Gen (Ret) Steve Shepro (USAF)

It was a great privilege to fly iconic aircraft for 35 years in the U.S. Air Force, with exceptional performance powered by Pratt & Whitney engines. My extensive operational and combat flight hours in US and allied aircraft systems – from F100-powered F-16 fighters to PT6-powered special ops H-1Ns – demanded dependable engines to penetrate, persist, and return safely and successfully. Thanks to Pratt & Whitney propulsion, my missions and those of my teams were consistently on target. The engines were ready, effective and always came back without issue.

It is a tremendous achievement to build a 100-year reputation of “Dependable Engines” that ushered in 4th generation, owned 5th generation and trailblazed the first 6th generation combat aircraft – while providing the bulwark of primary training, air mobility, strategic deterrence and modern refueling aircraft. We all appreciate that for over a century, Pratt & Whitney has consistently assured aircrew safety and the edge to win. We depend upon that edge now more than ever.

United Airlines

On behalf of the entire United family, I’m proud to extend our congratulations to Pratt & Whitney on an extraordinary milestone – 100 years of innovation, excellence, and engineering leadership. Pratt & Whitney engines have powered our aircraft for generations, helping us connect millions of people to places in nearly every corner of the globe.

As the world’s largest airline, United relies on the highest performing engines to ensure our customers enjoy a safe, dependable, and comfortable travel experience when they fly with us. Our longstanding relationship with Pratt & Whitney helps ensure we meet – and exceed – their expectations.

From the introduction of the JT8D engines that powered our early Boeing 727s and 737s for decades, to today’s cutting-edge GTF engines driving a more sustainable future, Pratt & Whitney has been instrumental in shaping our journey. Today, their engines power nearly 300 aircraft in our fleet, from narrowbodies that serve our domestic network to widebody airliners that span continents and cross oceans. And as we look to the next century of flight, United remains committed to further expanding the world alongside our colleagues at Pratt & Whitney.

Again, congratulations on your remarkable achievement.

Scott Kirby
CEO

WestJet Airlines

We value our relationship with Pratt & Whitney, as they have consistently proven to be a trusted partner

Their dedication to collaboration, transparency, and doing what’s right has significantly contributed to the success of our operations. Through their support and shared commitment to excellence, we have been able to navigate challenges together, making them a very important part of our team.

Diederik Pen
President, WestJet Airlines
Chief operating officer, WestJet Airlines Group