Funding will enhance capabilities at Pratt & Whitney Canada’s global headquarters and largest manufacturing site
LONDON, July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At the Farnborough International Airshow, Pratt & Whitney Canada has announced a significant investment of $275 million CAD aimed at boosting its manufacturing operations at the Longueuil facility in Quebec. This strategic financial commitment will be supported by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and the Ministère de l’Économie, de l’Innovation et de l’Énergie du Québec.
“This strategic investment in Longueuil strengthens our industrial capacity, enabling us to better support our customers and meet growing global demand,” stated Satheeshkumar Kumarasingam, the president of Pratt & Whitney Canada. “It also reinforces our longstanding role as a pillar of the Québec aerospace ecosystem and a major contributor to Canadian aviation.”
The funding will enhance industrial capabilities at Pratt & Whitney Canada’s largest manufacturing site, which employs nearly 4,500 personnel dedicated to the production of engines for various aviation platforms including regional, business, general aviation, and rotorcraft. The investment will facilitate the addition of automated production lines, modernized machinery, and advanced digital processes, promoting greater efficiency and precision in its operations.
About Pratt & Whitney
Pratt & Whitney, a business unit of RTX, is regarded as a global leader in designing, manufacturing, and servicing aircraft engines and auxiliary power units for military, commercial, and civil aviation sectors. Since its inception in 1925, the company has pioneered revolutionary technologies in aircraft propulsion and currently supports over 90,000 in-service engines via its extensive global maintenance, repair, and overhaul network.
About RTX
RTX employs more than 180,000 individuals worldwide and is committed to pushing the boundaries of technology and science to enhance connectivity and security. Leveraging industry-leading capabilities, RTX advances aviation, develops integrated defense systems for operational success, and creates innovative technology solutions to meet its customers’ most pressing challenges. The company anticipates sales exceeding $88 billion by 2025 and is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.
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SOURCE RTX
Source: RTX (Raytheon) (2026-07-21 13:28:00)
