Pratt & Whitney to open capabilities centre in B'luru next month

Hyderabad: Pratt & Whitney will open a world-class global supply chain support centre in Bengaluru and it is expected to begin initial operations by next month. The India Capability Center (ICC) will be co-located at Collins Aerospace's campus in Yelahanka. It started recruiting for its first tranche of 160 aerospace analysts and data scientists to augment its global supply chain, focused on digital capabilities.

"The Supply Chain Support Center in Bengaluru is a first-of-its-kind investment for Pratt & Whitney in India," said Jim Hamakiotis, Vice President - supply management, Pratt & Whitney Canada. "As we build upon our digital transformation efforts at Pratt & Whitney, the India center will play a crucial role in creating an advanced and integrated global supply chain for us."

"The ICC provides the perfect ecosystem of aerospace talent, innovation and capabilities for us," said Ashmita Sethi, President and Country Head, Pratt & Whitney. "Over the years we have made significant investments, including our state-of-the-art India Customer Training Center in Hyderabad and our advanced R&D center in Bengaluru."

The company aims to grow further its in-country capabilities. The ICC will collaborate with teams across Pratt & Whitney's global supply chain. "We look forward to building a team that is curious, innovative and aligned to Pratt & Whitney's mission – and Bengaluru serves as the perfect talent hub," said Sandeep Sharma, Director, India operations, supply chain, Pratt & Whitney Canada.

Pratt & Whitney already has a strong, decade-old research and development (R&D) presence in Bengaluru. The company's world-class R&D centre at Indian Institute of Sciences (IISc), Bengaluru focuses on cutting-edge materials and propulsion technologies research. With over 1,700 engines and APUs (Auxiliary Power Units) powering more than 900 aircraft, it has the largest footprint in the country.