PW4000 Maintenance Deals Worth A Cool Billion

Pratt & Whitney announced Monday that Delta Air Lines recently signed two 10-year aircraft engine service agreements valued at more than $1 billion. Under terms of the deals, Pratt & Whitney Commercial Engines & Global Services unit will provide Delta and Delta TechOps with maintenance, material and aftermarket support.

"We are pleased to enter into these PW4000 service agreements," said Tony Charaf, president, Delta TechOps. "Pratt & Whitney has proven to be a quality supplier and these agreements strengthen an already strong relationship."

The first agreement, an Inventory Logistics Program, covers material replacement and parts repair for Delta's fleet of more than 80 PW4000 engines. The second award is a parts repair agreement that covers material replacement and part repairs for Delta TechOps' Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) customers. Both deals include commitment to develop new repairs and to implement those repairs in both Delta's and Delta's customers' fleets.

"These agreements provide long-term value to Delta and helps to solidify the continued partnership between both companies," said Todd Kallman, president, Pratt & Whitney Commercial Engines & Global Services. "Bringing our OEMRO approach, we can provide knowledge as the PW4000 manufacturer, as well as maintenance, repair and overhaul flexibility through our Global Service Partners network."

In related news, Delta has also signed a $50 million contract with Pratt & Whitney to provide parts for the JT8D-219 used on Delta's fleet of MD-88 narrowbody jets.

Under that agreement, Pratt & Whitney will be the exclusive supplier of most JT8D-219 material including compressor and turbine blades and vanes for Delta. Pratt & Whitney also will stock the parts in an on-site consignment warehouse within the Delta TechOps facility in Atlanta.

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