Pratt & Whitney Strike Ends as Workers Sign New Contract
Company says unionized machinists will return to work Thursday.
Company says unionized machinists will return to work Thursday.
Part of the VLJ craze of the early 2000s, the Eclipse 500 was a well-regarded aircraft that never reached its full potential.
Pratt & Whitney says it has resumed talks with striking machinists as the work stoppage nears its fourth week.
With two 450 hp radial engines, the ‘Twin Beech’ could lift big loads.
Pratt & Whitney and the union representing its machinists are at odds over contract issues.
Some newer aircraft are being torn down for parts.
GTF Advantage powerplant delivers 4-8 percent additional takeoff thrust, enabling higher payload and longer range, manufacturer says.
Contract is expected to improve readiness and reduce costs for the more than 400 F119 engines in the fleet.
Both A321XLR engine types have been certified by the agency.
Developed as an experimental kit aircraft, the Epic evolved into a certified luxury personal transport.