Pratt & Whitney

About

Pratt and Whitney stands as a premier aerospace manufacturing leader headquartered in East Hartford, Connecticut, with over a century of engineering excellence in aircraft engine design and production. This distinguished aerospace manufacturer operates state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities including a cutting-edge 425,000-square-foot Engineering and Technology Center, representing a billion-dollar investment in Connecticut manufacturing infrastructure. The company specializes in developing and manufacturing advanced aircraft engines for commercial aviation and military applications, maintaining a 35% market share in the global commercial aircraft engine sector. Pratt and Whitney engineers and manufactures the F135 engines for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program, recently securing a 1.3 billion dollar Pentagon contract for engine core upgrades. Their manufacturing capabilities extend to gas turbine engines for industrial applications, marine propulsion systems, and power generation equipment. Employing over 11,000 skilled workers across East Hartford and Middletown facilities, the company drives significant economic impact through its extensive supply chain network of 100 Connecticut-based suppliers. Pratt and Whitney maintains rigorous aerospace manufacturing standards while pursuing LEED Gold certification for sustainable production practices. The manufacturer continues advancing next-generation propulsion technologies for the United States Air Force Next Generation Air Dominance program, solidifying their position as an essential aerospace manufacturing partner through 2032 and beyond.