Pratt & Whitney celebrated the inaugural GTF MRO Network Awards, initiated during Pratt & Whitney’s centennial year. MTU Maintenance Hannover received the Operational Excellence Award and Pratt & Whitney Eagle Services Asia (ESA) received the Collaborative Excellence Award. These awards highlight the outstanding work underway as engine centers within the network deliver on the commitment to support GTF customers.
Increasing MRO output is key to ensuring the health of the GTF fleet, and network shops are making notable progress. As reported during RTX’s Q3 earnings, MRO output for the PW1100G-JM engine is up 21% year-to-date and is expected to reach about 30% for the full year. Increased material flow – including isothermal forgings and structural castings – has enabled a record number of engine overhauls in 2025.
“The strength of the GTF MRO network underpins the long-term success of the GTF program and is a critical priority for Pratt & Whitney,” said Rob Griffiths, senior vice president of Commercial Engines Operations at Pratt & Whitney. “With a strong and aligned network, we continue to expand capacity, drive operational excellence and maintain close collaboration, positioning Pratt & Whitney to deliver on its commitments today and into the next century.”
MTU Maintenance Hannover received the Operational Excellence Award for outstanding performance. Year-to-date, the team has reduced average turnaround time on heavy engine overhauls by 25% and maintained a consistently high-quality signature, with zero quality escapes recorded during 2025. The facility joined the GTF MRO network in 2015 as one of the first three locations to provide maintenance services for the PW1100G-JM engine. MTU also provides PW1100G-JM MRO at MTU Maintenance Zhuhai in China, and MRO services for the entire GTF engine family at EME Aero, its joint venture with Lufthansa Technik.
“MTU has played key roles in the design, manufacturing and maintenance of the GTF engine, the most fuel-efficient choice for today’s single aisle aircraft,” said Jaap Beijer, executive vice president MRO Operations, MTU Aero Engines. “Receiving this GTF MRO Network Award is a testament to MTU Maintenance’s technical expertise and unwavering commitment to the GTF engine program and our customers.”
Pratt & Whitney’s Eagle Services Asia (ESA) received the Collaborative Excellence Award. The ESA team was recognized for sharing process and tooling expertise with engine centers across the network. The ESA team assisted several shops in the acquisition of similar automation systems to improve safety, efficiency and cost. ESA, a joint venture between SIA Engineering Company and Pratt & Whitney, has been a member of the GTF MRO network since 2019.
“Eagle Services Asia has a track record of deploying transformative technology – such as robotics, automation and machine learning – to boost efficiency, enhance product quality, and create a safer, smarter operator experience,” said Shangari Meleschi, vice president, Asia Pacific and Türkiye Aftermarket Operations, Pratt & Whitney. “Our culture of shared learning drives continuous improvement and innovation.”
