For the Boeing 737 Original series, which comprised the 737-100 and 737-200 variants, the US planemaking juggernaut's powerplant of choice was the Pratt & Whitney JT8D. Nowadays, these engines are an ...

The 1982 crash happened moments after takeoff in icy conditions in roughly the same place as Wednesday's collision between a jet and Army helicopter.

Initially, the jet was to be powered by Rolls-Royce RB163 Spey engines. However, EA and UA pushed for the Pratt & Whitney JT8D power plant, which eventually became the standard engine type. Eastern, ...

The JASDF, historically famous for the stunning liveries of its aircraft, has revealed a brand-new paintjob for the Kawasaki C-1 as it gets closer to ...

It was powered by two Pratt & Whitney JT8D-9A turbofan engines that had flown over 27,000 hours before the accident. After takeoff, the Boeing 737 only reached an altitude of 350 feet before stalling.

Chris Calio, president of Pratt parent RTX, noted improvements in some key areas of the supply chain, such as higher ...

After completing its Asheville-based facility in 2022, Pratt & Whitney is expanding in Western North Carolina with a $285 ...