Enhanced technology is a win for many aerospace companies. Kumarasingam said customers are becoming more sophisticated in their needs. They are becoming more focused on line support compared to major maintenance events, hot section inspections, and overhauls, he said.


“So, it was for this reason that we built the Designated Maintenance Facility (DMF) network, which offers


rapid local response to


operators, helping get them back to service with minimal delay. We now have 17 DMFs around the globe,” he said.


An article in Pratt & Whitney’s “Airtime” blog says P&WM offers in-country DMFs in “China, India, Russia and Brazil (that) enable


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faster


service response times


through simplified logistics and the elimination of cross-border issues.” It adds, “Thanks to advances in materials and technology and the continuous improvement of our products based on field experience, engine maintenance intervals for major refurbishments are now longer than ever before.”


The DMFs were established in 2017 but have become even more important during the pandemic. “Over the past year, restrictions on international travel have made obtaining maintenance services more challenging for many in the aviation field. During this time of harder borders and logistical barriers, P&WC’s network of Designated Maintenance Facilities (DMFs) is demonstrating the value


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