An updated engine support contract for the global fleet of Boeing C-17 strategic transports will deliver substantial savings to operators, Pratt & Whitney military engines president Jill Albertelli ...

Pratt & Whitney, Boeing and the US Air Force are working to improve the reliability of the F117-100 turbofan powering the C-17 airlifter following a rise in unscheduled removals and unsatisfactory ...

With its long history in the aviation industry, it's unsurprising Boeing has seen many changes to its fleets. As aviation technology improves, it's only natural that older units are replaced with more ...

WASHINGTON >> The Pentagon inspector general has subpoenaed United Technologies Corp.’s Pratt & Whitney engine unit, saying the company has repeatedly refused to document more than $1.54 billion in ...

C-17 Globemaster III aircraft, while at Charleston Air Force Base, S.C., taxi prior to take-off. U.S. AIR FORCE / STAFF. SGT. MARIE CASSETTY East Hartford-based Pratt & Whitney has signed a $5.5 ...

Boeing may restart C-17 production amid rising demand, but high costs, lack of facilities, and uncertain ROI make resuming the line a significant logistical and financial challenge. Boeing delivered ...

C-17 engine pylon drag reductions could save more than $3 million per year across the fleet in lower fuel costs. Credit: USAF LONDON—The U.S. Air Force plans to conduct additional test flights of drag ...

United Services, the maintenance division of United Airlines, will continue to provide joint C-17 engine maintenance with Pratt&Whitney for Boeing and USAF through 2005. United Services and P&W have ...

When the US Airforce wants to transport heavy-duty firepower like Apache attack helicopters, it relies on the services of the C-17 Globemaster III. In operation since 1991, the C-17 is an enormous ...