Verified Nov 2026
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East Hartford, Connecticut
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Since 1925
Pratt & Whitney designs, manufactures, and services aircraft engines and auxiliary power units for commercial, military, and helicopter aircraft. Headquartered in East Hartford, Connecticut, United States, and founded in 1925, the company employs an estimated 10,000 to 50,000 people and is part of RTX. It serves the aerospace, military-defense, automotive, industrial-equipment, and renewable-energy industries. In October 2026, the company began construction on a $100 million expansion in Rzeszów, Poland, to add advanced manufacturing capacity.
Pratt & Whitney at a glance
Revenue
$10B+
Est. band
Employees
10,000-50,000
Founded
1925
Headquarters
East Hartford, Connecticut
Certifications
AS9100
Import activity
842
Industries
Automotive
Military & Defense
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
Aerospace
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
842
Named foreign suppliers
50
Top origins
Japan · Israel · Germany · Belgium
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Pratt & Whitney.
What this tells a buyer
The company's customs records show 842 shipments, with origins spanning 17 countries, including Japan, Israel, Germany, and Belgium.
The company holds AS9100 certification and offers machining capabilities for its propulsion and auxiliary power products.
Pratt & Whitney is a subsidiary of RTX, with an estimated annual revenue band above $10 billion.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
101 years in operation (founded 1925).
842 US import shipments on record.
Holds AS9100 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Pratt & Whitney designs, manufactures, and services aircraft engines and auxiliary power units for commercial, military, and helicopter aircraft. Headquartered in East Hartford, Connecticut, United States, and founded in 1925, the company employs an estimated 10,000 to 50,000 people and is part of RTX. It serves the aerospace, military-defense, automotive, industrial-equipment, and renewable-energy industries. In October 2026, the company began construction on a $100 million expansion in Rzeszów, Poland, to add advanced manufacturing capacity.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1925 |
Headquarters | East Hartford, Connecticut |
Employees | 10,000-50,000 |
Revenue | $10B+ (estimated) |
Certifications | AS9100 |
What Pratt & Whitney makes
The company holds AS9100 certification and offers machining capabilities for its propulsion and auxiliary power products.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Machining (source: prattwhitney.com).
Certifications
Pratt & Whitney is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
AS9100 — rtx.com
Trade and customs footprint
The company's customs records show 842 shipments, with origins spanning 17 countries, including Japan, Israel, Germany, and Belgium. US customs bill-of-lading records list 842 inbound shipments across 50 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Japan · Israel · Germany · Belgium.
Latest developments
2026-11-03 — Daily Memo: Inside Pratt & Whitney’s Evolving Airfoil Casting Plant And Plans | Aviation Week (aviationweek.com)
2026-11-02 — Pratt & Whitney Awarded $25.2 Million Air Force Contract For Small Gas Turbine And Secondary Power Improvements (pulse2.com)
2026-10-23 — News | RTX’s Pratt & Whitney initiates construction of new $100 million Rzeszów expansion to strengthen advanced manufacturing capabilities | RTX (rtx.com)
2026-09-04 — News | RTX's Pratt & Whitney invests $25 million to expand precision parts manufacturing in Niepołomice, Poland | RTX (rtx.com)
2026-04-22 — News | RTX's Pratt & Whitney invests $100 million to increase production capacity, add advanced capabilities in Poland | RTX (rtx.com)
2026-04-21 — News | RTX's Pratt & Whitney invests more than $100M to expand MRO footprint in the U.S. | RTX (rtx.com)
Facilities
Pratt & Whitney is headquartered in East Hartford, Connecticut. Public sources also reference these locations:
Rzeszow, Poland — rtx.com
Company details
Pratt & Whitney is a subsidiary of RTX, with an estimated annual revenue band above $10 billion. Pratt & Whitney was founded in 1925, has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees, and is headquartered in East Hartford, Connecticut. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 101 years in operation (founded 1925). 842 US import shipments on record. Holds AS9100 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Pratt & Whitney do?
Pratt & Whitney designs, manufactures, and services aircraft engines and auxiliary power units for commercial, military, and helicopter aircraft. Headquartered in East Hartford, Connecticut, United States, and founded in 1925, the company employs an estimated 10,000 to 50,000 people and is part of RTX. It serves the aerospace, military-defense, automotive, industrial-equipment, and renewable-energy industries. In October 2026, the company began construction on a $100 million expansion in Rzeszów, Poland, to add advanced manufacturing capacity.
Where is Pratt & Whitney headquartered?
Pratt & Whitney is headquartered in East Hartford, Connecticut.
When was Pratt & Whitney founded?
Pratt & Whitney was founded in 1925.
How big is Pratt & Whitney?
Pratt & Whitney has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees, with revenue in the $10B+ range (estimated).
What certifications does Pratt & Whitney hold?
Pratt & Whitney lists AS9100 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Pratt & Whitney import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 842 inbound shipments for Pratt & Whitney, with top origins including Japan · Israel · Germany · Belgium.
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