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Pratt & Whitney invests millions in GTF and F-35 engine facility in Poland

F 35 Lightning II with the Pratt and Whitney F135 turbofan
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Pratt & Whitney is investing $25 million to expand a facility in Poland that supports production of precision parts used in GTF and F-35 engines.

On September 4, 2026, Pratt & Whitney announced that the expanded facility in Niepołomice, Poland, is expected to become operational in 2028, creating more than 120 jobs.

Staff members at facility in Niepołomice are dedicated to producing complex tubular assemblies for commercial and military engines.

At the location, precision components are produced for multiple engine types, including the GTF commercial aircraft engine, the PW800 powering business jets and the F135 for use on all variants of the F-35 Lightning II fighter aircraft.

Pratt & Whitney F135 engine
Pratt & Whitney

In April 2026, the RTX-owned company announced that it is also investing $100 million in its facility in Rzeszów to expand production capacity and add advanced capabilities in order to meet global demand.

“Poland plays a vital role as a key hub in Pratt & Whitney’s global engine production, a commitment further strengthened by our $125 million investment in facilities this year,” said Dariusz Stopa, general manager, Pratt & Whitney in Niepołomice. “Our employees in Niepołomice manufacture high-precision engine components that support commercial and military aircraft around the world.”

The investment is supported by the Polish government through the Polish Investment Zone Program.

Poland is RTX’s largest employee base outside the US, with more than 9,500 staff spread across its Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon businesses.

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