ATLANTA, April 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Pratt &
Whitney, a division of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), will
be an event sponsor for the Aerospace Maintenance Competition (AMC)
at the 2019 MRO Americas conference
in Atlanta, Georgia, from
April 9-11. The competition will test
the skills of maintenance technicians from major airlines, repair
and overhaul organizations, military personnel and students. The
teams will compete on the Pratt & Whitney's GTF™ engine and
International Aero Engine's (IAE) V2500 engine.
"This competition celebrates some of the best and brightest
current and future aircraft maintenance technicians, and the
industry commitment to outstanding quality and reliability
standards," said Mary Anne Cannon,
vice president of operational commercial engines at Pratt &
Whitney and host of the AMC. "The AMC is a great way for
outstanding students to network and share best practices with the
rest of community."
The top three teams in each event will be recognized at the
awards ceremony. The team with the best score across all categories
will be awarded the William F. O'Brien award for Excellence in
Aircraft Maintenance, named after the former FAA national resource
specialist, who passed away in 2008. Pratt & Whitney will also
provide prizes for the winners of the Engine ACC Valve R/R &
Bleed Valve Solenoid Test event.
In addition to dramatic fuel and emissions benefits, the Pratt
& Whitney GTF™ engine features a maintenance-friendly design,
including fewer stages and parts, and borescope ports in every
stage allowing for more efficient line maintenance.
The V2500 engine is offered through IAE International Aero
Engines AG, a multinational aero engine consortium whose
shareholders comprise Pratt & Whitney, a division of United
Technologies Corporation; Pratt & Whitney Aero Engines
International GmbH; Japanese Aero Engines Corporation; and MTU Aero
Engines GmbH.
About Pratt & Whitney
Pratt & Whitney is a
world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft and
helicopter engines, and auxiliary power units. United Technologies
Corp., based in Farmington,
Connecticut, provides high-technology systems and services
to the building and aerospace industries. To learn more about UTC,
visit its website at www.utc.com, or follow the company on Twitter:
@UTC. To learn more about the GTF engine, visit pwgtf.com. To
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