Pratt & Whitney Makes Major Right to Work Oklahoma Investment

Pratt & Whitney is investing $225 million in order to establish a new facility in Right to Work Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. So this is exciting news for the state’s economy and the aerospace field!

From Area Development Magazine:

“Pratt & Whitney’s Oklahoma City site plays a critical role in our global sustainment network. […] Last year, the team achieved record output for the F117, F119, and F135 Heavy Maintenance Centers, this investment in a new facility will further expand our capabilities and reaffirm our commitment to our customer for years to come. We are grateful for the support provided by our partner, the United States Air Force, and by the state of Oklahoma and the local community.†[…]

“This is an exciting announcement for Oklahoma and our growing international dominance in the aerospace and defense industry. […] This $255 million investment in a world-class sustainment center helps strengthen Oklahoma’s position as the MRO capital of the world and I am thrilled for Pratt & Whitney to continue to invest and expand in our state.â€

“We have been honored to partner with Pratt & Whitney and coordinate the Oklahoma City team as they developed this project. […] We appreciate the work of our additional partners, including the Oklahoma Industries Authority and Alliance for Economic Development for their work on the site acquisition. Pratt & Whitney has been a critical part of our business community for many years, and we look forward to a long relationship, working together to support their mission.â€

AREA DEVELOPMENT MAGAZINE

To read the previous economic update on Right to Work states, click here.