Pratt & Whitney to cast first certified engine blades at Asheville plant by early 2028

Pratt & Whitney's plant in Asheville, North Carolina, is expected to cast its first certified high-pressure aeroengine blades and vanes by early 2028, with regular production ramping up by mid-2028.

“Pratt & Whitney’s plant in Asheville, North Carolina, is expected to cast its first certified high-pressure aeroengine blades and vanes by early 2028.”aviationweek.com

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• aviationweek.comCasting Aircraft Engine Blades And Vanes On Top Of A Mountain | Aviation WeekMichael BrunoNov 5, 2026

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