Pratt & Whitney is an American aerospace manufacturer with global service operations. It is a subsidiary of Raytheon Technologies. Pratt & Whitney's aircraft engines are widely used in both civil aviation (especially airlines) and military aviation. Its headquarters are in East Hartford, Connecticut. As one of the "big three" aero-engine manufacturers, it competes with General Electric and Rolls-Royce, although it has also formed joint ventures with both of these companies. In addition to aircraft engines, Pratt & Whitney manufactures gas turbines for industrial and power generation, and marine turbines. In 2017, the company that in 2014 they had 38,737 employees supporting more than 11,000 customers in 180 countries around the world. In 2013, Pratt & Whitney's revenue totaled $14.5 billion. History Early history In April 1925, Frederick Rentschler, an Ohio native and former executive at Wright Aeronautical, was determined to start an aviation-related business of his own. His social
Pratt & Whitney es un fabricante de aeronaves estadounidense con operaciones de servicio global. Es una subsidiaria de Raytheon Technologies. Los motores de aeronaves de Pratt & Whitney se utilizan ampliamente tanto en la aviación civil (especialmente las aerolíneas) como en la aviación militar. Su sede está en East Hartford, Connecticut. Como uno de los fabricantes de motores de aeronaves "grandes tres", compite con General Electric y Rolls-Royce, aunque también ha formado joint ventures con ambas compañías. Además de los motores de aeronaves, Pratt & Whitney fabrica turbinas de gas para la generación industrial y de energía, y turbinas marinas. En 2017, la compañía que en 2014 tenía 38,737 empleados que apoyaban a más de 11.000 clientes en 180 países alrededor del mundo. En 2013, los ingresos de Pratt & Whitney totalizaron 14.5 mil millones de dólares. Historia temprana En abril de 1925, Frederick Rickchlerch, Ohio, un nativo y ex ejecutivo