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All Pratt & Whitney employees to return to work

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April 9, 2020 - by Sylvain Larocque for journaldemontreal.com

Even if Quebec is on "break" until May 4, all employees of the engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) in Longueuil and Mirabel will resume work from Saturday.

However, the Raytheon Technologies subsidiary manufactures engines that propel business jets and airliners (propeller aircraft and Airbus A220).

"We motorize planes that transport drugs, food, medical supplies, and helicopters that carry out emergency evacuation. We also have a military part, "says Daniel Guy, president of the P&WC unit of the Unifor union.

"To say that one piece is essential and another is not, it gets complicated, but I would say that there is a big part that is really essential," he adds.

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April 2, 2020 - by Byron Callan for aviationweek.com

The coronavirus pandemic is going to be as consequential for defense and security as were the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks in the U.S. For the defense sector, there are multiple implications to ponder and possibly to begin to position for as these play out in 2021 and beyond.

Large contractors should fare relatively well in 2020, compared to other sectors. They will not see the demand destruction that is ripping through commercial aerospace and therefore are unlikely to experience financial duress. That alone may enable them to act strategically and aggressively in 2020 and beyond, although there are risks to weigh as well. Here are six changes to ponder:

First, a crisis the size of the COVID-19 pandemic is bound to spawn new government investment and organization to address future outbreaks....

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March 30, 2020 - by Scott Hamilton for leehamnews.com

Pratt & Whitney is concurrently developing what might be termed the next generation GTF. This is an advancement over the current engine, but with more thrust and better fuel economics.

Deurloo eschews the usual Performance Improvement Package (PIP) moniker, however.

"We have been discussing with Airbus for some time, an improvement to the current configuration or our expected configuration," Deurloo said. "I think that's a testament to the geared architecture. It's given us some runway to do a little bit more on that engine.

PW has been in conversation with Airbus for the last few years about an engine that will take configuration at the end of this year, and put in an improvement.

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New Cessna 408 SkyCourier - The Cessna SkyCourier is undergoing testing at Textron Aviation's Wichita, Kansas, facilities.Courtesy Textron Aviation

Cessna’s SkyCourier Makes Initial Ground Runs - Features two Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-65SC Engines

The company stays on track for the turboprop's testing program

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March 28, 2020 - by Julie Boatman for www.flyingmag.com

The company stays on track for the turboprop's testing program

The Cessna 408—known by its marketing name, the SkyCourier—marked a new milestone in its development program on March 23, when Textron Aviation announced the completion of a successful series of initial ground tests, including engine run.

The prototype of the twin utility turboprop, named for its primary mission, features two Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-65SC engines. The test encompassed verification of the interplay between systems, including the fuel system and engine, plus the "interface with the avionics and electrical systems," according to the company's press release.

Chris Hearne, senior vice president, programs and engineering, said, "The successful engine run tests are a pivotal step toward proving the maturity of the aircraft and its systems as we prepare for first flight.

We continue to meet each important milestone in our development schedule, and we...

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March 25, 2020 - by MARTIN JOLICOEUR for journaldemontreal.com

Since 11:59 p.m. Tuesday evening, the main manufacturing industry in Quebec has been plunged into almost complete silence. The Bombardiers, CAEs and Airbuses of Quebec simultaneously stopped most of their production, forcing tens of thousands of workers on forced leave.

"The situation is really heartbreaking," says David Chartrand, Quebec coordinator of AIMTA, a union affiliated with the FTQ. If everyone's health is the priority, the reality is that no one knows how long it will last. And given the current state of the economy, how many will end up being recalled. "

Like CAE, many benefit from exceptional measures allowing them to continue their activities because of their links with the military industry or the medical world. This is the case of CMC and Héroux-Devtek, whose main activities are maintained.

This is also the case for Pratt & Whitney. Out of 6000 employees, only 1250 are laid off, with full salary as a bonus...

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As the crisis deepens, U.S. lawmakers are considering changing some of about $58 billion in proposed emergency loans to the airline industry to cash grants to cover payroll costs, four people familiar with the matter said....

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Bombardier, Airbus, Pratt & Whitney, Héroux-Devtek Are Shutting Down!

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March 23, 2020 - by Sylvain Faust for Fliegerfaust

Tomorrow, March 24, 23h59 Bombardier, Airbus Canada, Héroux-Devtek, Pratt & Whitney Canada and the whole aerospace industry in Quebec will be shutting down.

The premier of Quebec, François Legault has ordered all none essential businesses to stop their operations until at least April 13.

"The goal is to give the people of Quebec the best possible chance of reducing the contagion. Everyone must collaborate." Said François Legault

Aujourd'hui, on annonce que le Québec se met sur pause jusqu'au 13 avril.

L'objectif, c'est de se donner le plus de chances possible de réduire la contagion. Tout le monde doit collaborer.

🔴 Voici la liste des services qui demeurent ouverts : https://t.co/DPch4aSVO1
— François Legault (@francoislegault) March 23, 2020

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UK - Farnborough International Air Show 2020 Is Officially Cancelled - #FIA2020

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March 20, 2020 - by Farnborough International Air Show

It is with great regret that we announce the Farnborough International Airshow 2020, due to take place in July, is cancelled.

After very careful consideration, the unprecedented impact of the global Coronavirus pandemic has forced this decision in the interests of the health and safety of our exhibitors, visitors, contractors and staff.

This decision was reached taking into consideration several major factors surrounding the outbreak of COVID-19, all of which we have concluded, make it impossible for us to create and host the Airshow this July.

We understand this news will be an incredible disappointment to all across the international aerospace industry, not to mention our important exhibitors, suppliers and visitors.

We at Farnborough International share your disappointment that we are unable to present the Airshow as planned, but rest assured, we are determined to continue to work together and will ensure the Farnborough International Airshow returns in 2022 better than ever.

Yours sincerely,

The Farnborough International Board of Directors

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Gearbox Replacement Order Broadened To Non-ETOPS PW1100Gs Pratt & Whitney Engine - Airbus A320neo

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March 19, 2020 - by David Kaminski-Morrow for flightglobal.com

US regulators have extended a directive to replace the gearbox and control software of Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engines, to encompass powerplants not used for extended twin-engined operations (ETOPS) flights.

The US FAA had already ordered removal and replacement of the main gearbox assembly on the engines as well as upgrade to the electronic engine control software on powerplants operating 120min or 180min ETOPS services.

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