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R It’s estimated the facility will service approximately 300 jet engines per year.


future of Delta, our partnership with Pratt & Whitney, and our relationships with our other MRO customers,” says Don Mitacek, senior vice president of Delta TechOps and president of Delta TechOps Services Group.


“The investments we’ve made in new capabilities and facilities over the past five years solidify our position as a strong global MRO provider and will enable Delta people to continue to provide exceptional


service and reliability to our customers.” Pratt & Whitney, meanwhile, has been a long-standing partner of Delta Air Lines and the TechOps division. The company currently powers more than 260 aircraft in Delta’s fleet. At February’s ribbon-cutting ceremony, Pratt & Whitney leaders were in attendance alongside state government officials, with Shane Eddy, the company’s president, among them. “Our relationship with Delta is one underpinned by transparency, teamwork and commitment,” he said. “For more than 90 years, we have worked together to overcome challenges and find creative, mutually beneficial solutions. “This beautiful… facility marks the latest


chapter in our shared commitment to providing customers with world-class MRO service and exemplifies the growing demand for GTF engines.” Also at the event was Delta Air Lines


chief executive Ed Bastian. He said: “Pratt & Whitney GTF engines will not only power Delta’s fleet of the future but will also support many other commercial airline operators in the Americas and beyond. “The opening of this new facility will help us continue to provide dependable jobs and dependable engines for years to come.”●


VQ The grand opening at the new engine shop took place in February.


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