The 1982 crash happened moments after takeoff in icy conditions in roughly the same place as Wednesday's collision between a jet and Army helicopter.
Initially, the jet was to be powered by Rolls-Royce RB163 Spey engines. However, EA and UA pushed for the Pratt & Whitney JT8D power plant, which eventually became the standard engine type. Eastern, ...
The JASDF, historically famous for the stunning liveries of its aircraft, has revealed a brand-new paintjob for the Kawasaki C-1 as it gets closer to ...
It was powered by two Pratt & Whitney JT8D-9A turbofan engines that had flown over 27,000 hours before the accident. After takeoff, the Boeing 737 only reached an altitude of 350 feet before stalling.
Pratt & Whitney's plant fully opened in 2022 and plans to expand again in the coming years, Gov. Josh Stein announced Jan. 28 ...
Pratt & Whitney, a global aerospace manufacturer, is expanding its manufacturing operations in Asheville, according to a release from Gov. Josh Stein.
With this investment, the facility will now offer an expanded production capacity to meet growing customer demand.
After completing its Asheville-based facility in 2022, Pratt & Whitney is expanding in Western North Carolina with a $285 million project that will create an estimated additional 325 jobs ...