Tue, Feb 12, 2008
Firm Secures 'Authorized' Status
Jet Source, headquartered at the McClellan-Palomar Airport in
Carlsbad, CA, recently became the first Pratt & Whitney
Authorized Service Center in San Diego. To earn its 'authorized'
status with the aircraft engine manufacturer, Jet Source’s
maintenance team received special education and training from
Pratt & Whitney.
With more than 40 percent of the world's commercial fleet
powered by its engines, Pratt & Whitney supports more than
9,000 customers in 180 countries around the world. Pratt &
Whitney Canada is the world's leading producer of engines,
producing more than 60,000 small engines for corporate jets,
regional aircraft and helicopters. Over the years, Pratt &
Whitney has patented hundreds of innovations and technologies
making air travel more cost-effective, more comfortable and more
dependable.
"Pratt & Whitney is undeniably one of the most innovative
manufacturers in the aviation industry," said David Lohmeyer,
director of aircraft services for Jet Source. "We are thrilled that
Jet Source has been awarded a Pratt & Whitney Service Center,
so that we can now offer more services and support to our Pratt
& Whitney customers, giving Jet Source the edge over our
competition."
The Pratt & Whitney Service Center will provide overhaul and
repair services, and supply components for gas turbine engines
manufactured by Pratt & Whitney. From specialized repair
schemes to minimal aircraft downtime and more, the Pratt &
Whitney Service Center provides full engine service and
support.
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