Delta TechOps, the maintenance and repair arm of Delta Airlines, is expanding its capabilities with the opening of a new engine repair shop to support Pratt & Whitney GTF engines, the PW1100G and PW1500G, that respectively power Delta’s fleet of Airbus A321neo and A220 airliners.
The facility is located at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (KATL) in Atlanta, Georgia. KATL has been the base for Delta TechOps since 1960.
The new facility has 155,000 square feet and includes 60 engine bays, with room for more.
Company officials note the shop will service GTF engines that are part of Delta’s fleet, alongside customer engines maintained through Delta TechOps maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) business.
The grand opening was held on February 7 with a ribbon cutting ceremony that was attended by airline officials, state government officials and Pratt & Whitney leaders.
“This beautiful larger facility marks the latest chapter in our shared commitment to providing customers with world-class MRO service and exemplifies the growing demand for GTF engines,” said Shane Eddy, president of Pratt & Whitney.
Features of the New Facility
Among the key features of the facility are a quick turn area, engine disassembly and assembly, module disassembly and assembly, work in progress (WIP), cleaning, shipping and receiving, and an administrative area. The new facility will also be home to several hundred staff members made up of engineers, technicians, mechanics, and support staff.
TechOps announced it would become an MRO provider for the PW1100G and PW1500G engines as a part of Pratt & Whitney’s global GTF MRO Engine Network making it one of 10 active overhaul centers and piece-part repair providers.
According to the airline, Delta TechOps is the largest airline maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) provider in North America. In addition to providing support and service for Delta’s fleet, Delta TechOps provides service to more than 150 other aviation and airline customers around the world.
“We are incredibly proud of our new engine shop and what it means for the future of Delta, our partnership with Pratt & Whitney, and our relationships with our other MRO customers,” said Don Mitacek, senior vice president of Delta TechOps and president of Delta TechOps Services Group. “The investments we’ve made in new capabilities and facilities over the past five years solidify our position as a strong global MRO provider and will enable Delta people to continue to provide exceptional service and reliability to our customers.”
