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Pratt & Whitney, a business of RTX, and Air New Zealand have announced the expansion of their Christchurch Engine Centre. The project involves a US$150 million investment to add maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) capabilities for the Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engine in New Zealand. The facility aims to handle up to 140 GTF engine overhauls annually by 2032.
Construction is set to begin this month, with the first GTF engine overhaul anticipated in late 2026. Established in 1948 by Air New Zealand, the Christchurch Engine Centre became a joint venture with Pratt & Whitney in 2001. The center currently employs over 400 staff and has serviced more than 1,500 V2500 engines.
"This project between Air New Zealand and global aviation leader Pratt & Whitney marks a significant investment to New Zealand's economy," said Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister of New Zealand. He added that it would expand aviation industrial capability and create 200 high-value jobs in Canterbury.
