On Christmas Eve 1925, Pratt & Whitney completed construction of the revolutionary air-cooled radial R-1340 Wasp engine. With its groundbreaking horsepower, lightweight design and unprecedented ...
Shane Eddy is at the helm of a legendary ­aviation brand born 100 years ago. That was when a ­former US Army lieutenant, Frederick ­Rentschler, embarked on his mission to turn Pratt & ­Whitney – the ...
Today is a special day in US aviation, withengine maker Pratt & Whitney marking 100 years since it was incorporated. The firm has since gone on to revolutionize both military and commercial flying ...