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Pratt & Whitney

A subsidiary of Raytheon Technologies, Pratt & Whitney is known for producing aircraft engines. The company's engines can be found on Airbus and Boeing aircraft. (Photo: Christian Brinkmann / Airbus)

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Pratt & Whitney

Business Type
Engine Maker
Date Founded
January 1, 1925
CEO
Christopher Calio
Headquarters Location
East Hartford, United States

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