RTX’s Pratt & Whitney unit announced a $100 million investment to build a new facility in Rzeszów, Poland, aimed at expanding production capacity for key commercial and military engines, including the GTF, F135, and F100.
The new plant will house advanced capabilities for processing isothermally forged parts, such as heat treatment, sonic machining, and inspection. The expansion is expected to raise output of critical engine components—particularly rotating compressor and turbine disks—by 30 % by 2028, complementing a $200 million investment in a seventh forging press at Pratt & Whitney’s Columbus Forge facility in Georgia.
The announcement follows RTX’s Q1 2026 earnings, which posted adjusted earnings per share of $1.78 versus the consensus estimate of $1.52, a beat of $0.26 or 17 %. Revenue reached $22.1 billion, surpassing the $21.44 billion forecast. The company raised its full‑year 2026 outlook, lifting adjusted sales guidance to $92.5‑$93.5 billion and adjusted EPS guidance to $6.70‑$6.90, reflecting confidence in sustained demand and operational leverage.
Investors responded favorably to the earnings beat and guidance upgrade, citing strong defense demand and a recovering commercial aerospace market as key tailwinds. The results also reinforced RTX’s competitive position across its Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon segments.
Poland represents RTX’s largest investment and employee base outside the United States, with more than 9,400 employees across its Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon businesses. The Rzeszów expansion strengthens the company’s strategic footprint, enabling it to meet growing global demand for advanced engine technologies on both current and future platforms.
Piotr Owsicki, general manager of Pratt & Whitney in Rzeszów, said the investment reflects RTX’s commitment to increase production capacity and deliver faster solutions, underscoring the company’s focus on building strategic capabilities for advanced commercial and military aircraft engines.
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