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The United States Air Force has awarded a $1.5 billion contract to Pratt & Whitney for the sustainment of F119 engines, which power the F-22 Raptor. The contract includes Usage Based Lifing (UBL), a data-driven approach to engine maintenance that could save the U.S. government nearly $800 million over the program's lifecycle.
Jill Albertelli, president of Military Engines at Pratt & Whitney, emphasized the importance of maintaining readiness and reliability while reducing costs: “The F119’s readiness and reliability rates have never been more important, and we are improving both while lowering lifecycle costs. We are committed to helping our U.S. Air Force customer maintain the F-22’s combat edge.”
Caroline Cooper, Executive Director of F119 engines for Pratt & Whitney, explained how UBL leverages real-time flight data to optimize maintenance schedules: “Through UBL, we leverage real-time flight data to track the actual wear and tear on engine parts... We use this data strategically to support sustainment needs, providing maintenance when it's actually needed versus when it's forecasted to be needed.”
