Pratt & Whitney: Winning the skies

Pratt & Whitney, an industry leader of aircraft engines, provided the US government with two options to modernize the fifth-generation fleet, and shaped the engine debate to ensure the right decision was made for the country and its taxpayers.

The client

Pratt & Whitney (P&W) is a global industry leader in the design, manufacturing, and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power units. For years, P&W has been a vital, trusted partner to the U.S. government and its allies.

The backstory

As the F-35 fighter's capabilities advance beyond its initial charge, the Pentagon has set out to modernize their fifth-generation fleet to stay ahead of evolving threats. This means either developing a new engine or upgrading the existing F135 engine with additional power and cooling ability.

That's when the government turned to industry leaders for help. After...

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