RTX's Pratt & Whitney Opens New Manufacturing Site in Morocco

Published: 2026-04-21 12:14:22 ET RTX

Published on 04/21/2026 at 12:14 pm EDT

By Kelly Cloonan

RTX's Pratt & Whitney unit has opened a new manufacturing facility in Morocco, expanding the defense contractor's footprint in the region.

RTX said Tuesday the site will produce parts for Pratt & Whitney Canada's aircraft engines, including its PT6 engines.

The facility is located in an industrial zone in Casablanca, Morocco, and is part of the company's aims to bolster its supply chain.

"This site is a strategic extension of our global production network and demonstrates our commitment to building resilient supply chains worldwide that will enable us to increase production for our customers," said Maria Della Posta, president, Pratt & Whitney Canada.

Another RTX unit, Collins Aerospace, has manufactured cockpit solutions and flight controls in Morocco since 2012. Between the two sites, RTX employs about 250 workers in Morocco.

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