Pratt & Whitney and Air New Zealand to expand Christchurch Engine Centre with $150M investment

Pratt & Whitney and Air New Zealand broke ground on a $150 million, 14,000 sq m expansion of the Christchurch Engine Centre in New Zealand. The expansion will add GTF engine MRO capabilities, with first overhaul expected in Q4 2026 and capacity for up to 140 overhauls annually by 2032.

“This project between Air New Zealand and global aviation leader Pratt & Whitney marks a significant investment to New Zealand's economy, helps expand our aviation industrial capability, and adds 200 high value jobs into the Canterbury region.”prnewswire.com

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• prnewswire.comRTX's Pratt & Whitney and Air New Zealand Announce US$150 Million Expansion at Christchurch Engine CentreRTXNov 7, 2024
• businesscanterbury.co.nzUS$150 Million Expansion at Christchurch Engine CentreThe Business Canterbury TeamNov 10, 2024

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