Today, RTX’s Pratt & Whitney Canada marks a significant milestone achieved by the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF). The RSAF’s Pilatus PC-21 training fleet of 54 aircraft, powered by Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A engines, has surpassed 100,000 flight hours. Pratt & Whitney is an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business.
“The PT6A engine has powered commercial and defense aircraft around the world for decades, offering customers versatility and reliable performance,” said Anthony Rossi vice president, Customer Service, Pratt & Whitney Canada. “The Pilatus PC-21 plays a critical role in advanced military pilot training, and our long-standing work with the RSAF to support this fleet will enable safe, reliable and mission ready operations.”
With this milestone, the PT6 engine family is firmly established as the benchmark turboprop platform, supporting demanding military, training, and general aviation missions worldwide.
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Download free sample pages More informationPratt & Whitney Canada has an established and growing presence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and across the Middle East, supporting customers through long-term collaboration, local capabilities, and regional engagement. The business remains focused on strengthening its footprint in the region by investing in people, infrastructure, and sustainable industrial initiatives aligned with national and regional development objectives.
Through its global support network, Pratt & Whitney Canada provides comprehensive maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) solutions, technical expertise, and customer support to help ensure mission readiness and long-term fleet performance for operators worldwide.
